The narrative follows a chronological and thematic progression of Russian musical evolution:
Sargeant argues that the structures built by the RMS were so robust that they survived the 1917 Revolution to become the foundation for the entire . This makes the book essential for understanding the bridge between Tsarist and Soviet cultural policy. Harmony and Discord - Lynn M. Sargeant Harmony and Discord: Music and the Transformati...
Analyzes the state of Russian musical life before the "Great Reforms". Harmony and Discord: Music and the Transformati...