A Sick Genius? The Critical Reception of Alexei Stanchinsky
Keywords:
Alexei Stanchinsky, criticism, reception, Imperial Russia, mental illnessAbstract
This article examines the critical reception of the Russian composer Alexei Stanchinsky (1888-1914). It focuses on the critical reviews published in Russian newspapers and musical periodicals during Stanchinsky’s lifetime. Its findings are a result of original archival research conducted in Moscow in 2019. This study shows that Stanchinsky’s work received a more mixed reception during his lifetime than previously claimed. As such, it provides a more nuanced insight into Stanchinsky’s reception, as well as the views and prejudices of early 20th century Russian music critics.
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