Shostakovich Imslp Now

For the uninitiated, IMSLP is the Wikipedia of classical sheet music—a massive, crowd-sourced library of public domain scores. But here is the catch:

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Because copyright law in most of the world extends 70 years after the composer’s death, Shostakovich’s works are not public domain in the EU, Russia, or the US. So why do we see "Shostakovich IMSLP" trending in search results? shostakovich imslp

Go check out the Op. 87 Preludes and Fugues (where available) or the early Fantastic Dances . Just remember to check your local copyright laws before hitting that download button. For the uninitiated, IMSLP is the Wikipedia of

Always check the "Editor" field. Look for names like Pavel Lamm (the legendary Russian editor) or scanned DSCH Publishers files. Avoid "Anonymous" scans. The Verdict Is Shostakovich on IMSLP a replacement for buying the scores? No. If you are a professional conductor or a PhD student, buy the DSCH volumes. They are beautiful, accurate, and support the Shostakovich family estate. Because copyright law in most of the world