Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich (1906 - 1975) was a Soviet composer and pianist who became internationally known after the premiere of his First Symphony in 1926 and thereafter was regarded as a major composer. Shostakovich achieved early fame in the Soviet Union, but had a complex relationship with its government. His 1934 opera Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk was initially a success but later condemned by the Soviet government, putting his career at risk.
Shostakovich’s reputation has continued to grow after his death. Scholarly interest has increased significantly since the late 20th century, including considerable debate about the relationship between his music and his attitudes toward the Soviet government.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dmitri-Shostakovich
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitri_Shostakovich
Dmitri Shostakovich - The Second Waltz
Nicola Benedetti: Shostakovich’s Romance The Gadfly Suite, Live in The Greene Space
Waltz no.6
Dmitri Shostakovich - Piano Concerto No. 2 - II. Andante
Shostakovich: Jazz Suite No. 2 - Riccardo Chailly, Berliner Philharmoniker
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