Prima coloană sonoră a lui Șostakovici: politică și simfonism
Shostakovich's first soundtrack: politics and symphonism

Summary/Abstract: The article proposes a detailed historical-analytical exposition of the soundtrack of the film New Babylon, signed by Dmitri Shostakovich. It examines how Shostakovich used a diverse range of musical techniques to highlight the visual, emotional, and narrative aspects of the cinematic production, thus illustrating an innovative approach to film music composition. The analysis focuses on his creative side, highlighting how the composer subtly integrated various recurring musical motifs and fragments to emphasize the evolution of the action and the characters' emotions. It also explores how diegetic music was used to strengthen the synchronization between sound and image, thus highlighting his concern for the coherence and impact of the soundtrack. Additionally, the article examines the political and social context of the era in which the film was made, analyzing the initial critical reactions and the subsequent significance of this work in the history of cinema. Through this comprehensive approach, the importance of the film's soundtrack is revealed not only in the landscape of film music but also in the broader cultural and social context of the era. Thus, the work represents an essential contribution to the understanding and appreciation of the evolution of film music and its influence in the artistic and cultural sphere.

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