The first research monograph devoted to the work of the outstanding Russian composer Gennady Gladkov. Along with analyses of a large number of works, both famous and little-known to a wide audience, the book contains many musical examples and illustrative material. Of particular interest are the dialogues conducted by Gennady Gladkov and the author of the book, composer Andrei Semenov.
Combining seriousness and fascination, the book goes beyond the traditional description of the life and creative path of the main character. Speaking about his teacher's music, Andrey Semyonov reflects on global problems of contemporary art, polemises with shab-
he polemises with the conventional views on the history and aesthetics of Russian musical culture, offering unexpected, paradoxical perspectives of evaluations.
The publication is addressed to specialists in the field of music theory and history, as well as to all those who love the work of Gennady Gladkov.