Andrey Semenov's Books

Andrey Semenov
Gennady GLADKOV.
The Book About A Cheerful Composer
Moscow, «Muzyka» publishing house, 2009.
The first research monograph devoted to the work of an outstanding Russian composer Gennady Gladkov. Along with the analysis of a large number of works, both famous and little-known to the wide audience, the book contains many music examples, illustrations. Of particular interest are the dialogues of Gennady Gladkov and author, composer Andrey Semenov. Combining gravity and excitement, the book goes beyond the traditional description of the life and career of the protagonist. Andrey Semenov, referring to the music of his teacher, reflects on the global problems of modern art, argues with stereotypical views on history and aesthetics of the national musical culture, offering unexpected, paradoxical perspectives of ratings.
The publication is addressed to specialists in the field of music theory and history, as well as anyone interested in theater and art, who loves Gennady Gladkov's music.
Gennady Igorevich Gladkov. Life and Work
Album of piano transcriptions of Gladkov's music, with comments and pictures.
Compiled by S.M. Anashkin and A.V. Semenov.
Literary text by Andrey Semenov
Chelyabinsk:
Music Production International, 2010.
Articles about Andrey Semenov's music:
- Sofronov, F. 27 Operas by Andrey Semenov // Anthology of The Musical Theater by Moscow Composers (The 2nd Half of The 20th Century). Issue 2. M., Kompozitor, 2006.
- Sofronov, F. Methods of Identification in Contemporary Music // Culture Through The Prism of Identity. M., Indrik, 2006.