Dmitri Shostakovich
- Type: Classical Composer
- Country: Soviet Union
- Born: September 25, 1906 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire
- Died: August 9, 1975 in Moscow, Soviet Union
Biography
Dmitri Shostakovich was a Soviet-era Russian composer and pianist, and one of the most celebrated and scrutinized composers of the 20th century. His vast output, including 15 symphonies and 15 string quartets, is marked by sharp contrasts, grotesque elements, and profound emotional depth. Shostakovich endured a complex and perilous relationship with the Soviet state, facing official denunciation twice, first for his opera 'Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District'. Despite this, he became an official state artist, navigating a fine line between artistic integrity and political survival. His work, heavily influenced by composers like *Gustav Mahler*, often contains layers of subversive irony and ambiguity, cementing his legacy as a powerful musical chronicler of his turbulent times.
Genres
Dmitri Shostakovich Discography
- Symphony No. 5, Op. 47 (1953) - Album - rated 3.82/5
- Violin Concerto, Op. 99 (1956) - Album - rated 3.86/5
- Simfoniya No. 5 (1964) - Album - rated 4.11/5
- Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk (1979) - Album - rated 4.19/5
- Cello Concertos Nr. 1 & 2 (1985) - Album - rated 4.17/5
- Violin Concerto, Op. 99; Cello Concerto, Op. 107 (1998) - Compilation
- Shostakovich - Tchaikovsky - Trios (1999) - Album - rated 3.47/5
- Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 (2002) - Compilation