Playing with Fire: The Story of Maria Yudina, P, Wilson^+

Playing with Fire: The Story of Maria Yudina, P, Wilson^+

Yale University Press

Discover the captivating story of Maria Yudina, a legendary pianist who defied Stalin's Russia and became a central figure in its intellectual life. This engaging biography by Elizabeth Wilson explores Yudina's extraordinary journey, her close friendships with prominent figures like Boris Pasternak and Mikhail Bakhtin, and her remarkable performances during WWII, including for the besieged Leningrad. Despite facing ideological dismissal in her later years, Yudina's profound impact and 'special case' status, as described by Shostakovich, are vividly brought to life. Explore the intense intellectual and religious ferment of post-revolutionary Russia through the lens of a truly fearless musician. **Key Features:** * Full biography of Maria Yudina, a renowned pianist in Stalin's Russia * Explores her life within the context of Soviet repression and intellectual ferment * Details her friendships with Pasternak, Florensky, and Bakhtin * Highlights her significant musical contributions during WWII * Offers a compelling look at artistic resilience in a challenging era **Product Summary:** This hardcover book, 'Playing With Fire: The Story of Maria Yudina, Pianist in Stalin's Russia' by Elizabeth Wilson and published by Yale University Press, is an English-language biography in the Music genre, featuring 352 pages and released in 2022. It is suitable for adult readers.

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