Shostakovich: Music to the Films of Mikhail Tsekhanovsky, Opp. 36 & 56

Description

Shostakovich's cooperation with one of the initiators of the Russian art of animated film (cartoons), Mikhail Tsekhanovsky (1889–1964), occupies a special place in the composer's cinematographic experiences. Tsekhanovsky proved to be the only director Shostakovich worked with on cartoons and in the genre of musical film-fairytales aimed first and foremost at a children's audience.

• The Story of the Priest and His Helper Balda , music to the Black-and-White Cartoon, Op. 36. Published for the first time.
• The Story of the Silly Baby Mouse, music to the Cartoon Colour Film, Op. 56.

Pieces

• The Tale of the Priest and of his Workman Balda, Op. 36
• The Story of A Silly Baby Mouse, Op. 56