In 1979, Khrennikov publicly denounced Denisov and other experimental composers in a public address to the composer's union, and similar attacks surfaced in state-sponsored media like Pravda. Despite facing clear opposition in the Communist party, the prestige of the Soviet avant-garde only grew both domestically and abroad.
In 1979, Khrennikov publicly denounced Denisov and other experimental composers in a public address to the composer's union, and similar attacks appeared in state-controlled media like Pravda. Despite facing opposition within the Communist party, the prestige of the Soviet avant-garde only increased both domestically and internationally.