Author Archives: isagvelez

The first thing that struck me from the reading was the dominance of “Russian” music in the international sphere and the Soviet sphere. The distinctly Russian style that is regarded so highly internationally and within the Union clouds the nationalization … Continue reading →

In reflecting upon the Introduction, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of “A Biography of No Place”, 3 big themes stood out: the way in which Brown gives us a history, the frame she uses to describe Soviet Union nationalization attempts … Continue reading →