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 …

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 …

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 …

Sep 25, 2024 · Shostakovich's musical legacy is huge and endlessly varied - however, it's possible to spot some key threads running through his work. There is often, for example, a …

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

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975) was a Russian composer and pianist and was one of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century.

Dmitri Shostakovich’s New Collected Works in 150 volumes will make the whole of Shostakovich’s (1906-1975) vast compositional heritage accessible to professional musicians, performers and …

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.

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 …

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 …