Apparently the ambiguity extends to almost everything he wrote. I especially like the conflicting responses to his 5th Symphony - the soviets said it was proof that they had him under their thumb, while others claimed it was a critique of that same government. It's interesting too how he frames this mournful second movement of his Piano Concerto no. 2 in between two upbeat allegros - I never know what's coming next when I listen to one of his pieces, or if he's serious or sarcastic. Great article.
A true master !
Apparently the ambiguity extends to almost everything he wrote. I especially like the conflicting responses to his 5th Symphony - the soviets said it was proof that they had him under their thumb, while others claimed it was a critique of that same government. It's interesting too how he frames this mournful second movement of his Piano Concerto no. 2 in between two upbeat allegros - I never know what's coming next when I listen to one of his pieces, or if he's serious or sarcastic. Great article.
It’s beautiful... words cannot do it justice!