Dmitri Shostakovich ... Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich[a][b] (25 September [O.S. 12 September] 1906 – 9 August 1975) was a Soviet-era Russian composer and pianist [1] who became internationally …

Dec 8, 2025 · Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–75) was a Russian composer, renowned particularly for his 15 symphonies, numerous chamber works, and concerti, many of them written under the pressures of …

Sep 25, 2024 · Yet what is perhaps most remarkable about Shostakovich’s music is its striking individuality. As a spokesman for the oppressed Soviet people, Shostakovich forged a unique …

Dmitri Shostakovich was the Soviet Union’s leading composer and remains the most frequently performed symphonist of the mid-20th century, with his chamber works and concertos also firmly …

Sep 25, 2025 · Soviet-era Russian composer Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich lived his life in a constant state of surveillance. His relationship with his government was an unending source of uncertainty.

Nov 7, 2024 · From Soviet darling to persona non grata, composing was life-or-death for Shostakovich. Here’s a quick guide to the need-to-knows of his 15 symphonies.

Feb 3, 2025 · Shostakovich spent his life not only composing music but trying to survive as an artist under Soviet totalitarianism. His First Symphony, composed as his graduation piece from the Saint …

Jul 24, 2025 · Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975) was one of the most consequential symphonic composers of the 20th century, producing a diverse body of work that at times put his life …

Feb 21, 2024 · Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 to 1975) was a Russian composer of operas, ballets, concertos, string quartets, and 15 symphonies. Shostakovich was frequently denounced by the …

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