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Fay, Laurel E.
Shostakovich: A Life / Laurel E. Fay.

p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-19-513438-9

1. Shostakovich, Dmitrii Dmitrievich. 1906-1975.
2. Composers--Soviet Union Biography.

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ML410.S53F39 1999 780′.92--dc21 [B] 99-25255

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