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Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich (Russian: Дми́трий Дми́триевич Шостако́вич, Dmitrij Dmitrievič Šostakovič) (September 25 [O.S. September 12] 1906, (St Petersburg, Russia) – August 9, 1975) was a Russian composer of the Soviet period.
Shostakovich had a complex and difficult relationship with the Soviet government, suffering two official denunciations of his music, in 1936 and 1948, and the periodic banning of his work. At the same time, he received a number of accolades and state awards and served in the Supreme Soviet. Despite the official controversy, his works were popular; he is now held to be, as Grove’s judges him, the most talented Soviet composer of his generation.
After a period influenced by Prokofiev and Stravinsky (Symphony No. 1), Shostakovich switched to modernism (Symphony No. 2 and The Nose) before developing a hybrid of styles with the opera “The Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk “and the ill-fated Fourth Symphony. This hybrid style ranged from the neo-classical (with Stravinskian influences) to the post-romantic music (with Mahlerian influences). His tonality involved much use of modality and some astringent neo-classical harmonies à la Hindemith and Prokofiev. His music frequently includes sharp contrasts and elements of the grotesque.
Shostakovich prided himself on his orchestration, which is clear, economical, and well-projected. This aspect of Shostakovich’s technique owes more to Gustav Mahler than Rimsky-Korsakov.
Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich (Russian: Дми́трий Дми́триевич Шостако́вич, Dmitrij Dmitrievič Šostakovič) (September 25 [O.S. September 12] 1906, (St Petersburg, Russia) – August 9, 1975) was a Russian composer of the Soviet period.
Shostakovich had a complex and difficult relationship with the Soviet government, suffering two official denunciations of his music, in 1936 and 1948, and the periodic banning of his work. At the same time, he received a number of accolades and state awards and served in the Supreme Soviet. Despite the official controversy, his works were popular; he is now held to be, as Grove’s judges him, the most talented Soviet composer of his generation.
After a period influenced by Prokofiev and Stravinsky (Symphony No. 1), Shostakovich switched to modernism (Symphony No. 2 and The Nose) before developing a hybrid of styles with the opera “The Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk “and the ill-fated Fourth Symphony. This hybrid style ranged from the neo-classical (with Stravinskian influences) to the post-romantic music (with Mahlerian influences). His tonality involved much use of modality and some astringent neo-classical harmonies à la Hindemith and Prokofiev. His music frequently includes sharp contrasts and elements of the grotesque.
Shostakovich prided himself on his orchestration, which is clear, economical, and well-projected. This aspect of Shostakovich’s technique owes more to Gustav Mahler than Rimsky-Korsakov.
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Symphony No. 5
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scorpion305678 wrote:
Just discovered him and love his works already
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MCXXI wrote:
anyone know where can i download Five Days - Five Nights? pm me
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heaventree22 wrote:
i love listening to his music while working on the farm in winter - most of his symphonies are absolutely perfect for snowy landscapes
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perkins_o1 wrote:
"someone" is gay.
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Omegae wrote:
His String Quartest are amazing!
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tehg00se wrote:
Symphony 5 mvt IV saved my soul.
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steal_briefcase wrote:
Someone doesn't get it.
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aliespirituzomg wrote:
yay! i love you! he is not metal at all >....>
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filamentnovice wrote:
So fucking metal. I love Shostakovich.
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VasectomyOmega wrote:
String Quartet No. 8 is amazing. 3rd Movement is relentless.
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lame88 wrote:
Great! Symphony #8 - it's something unreal
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CrazyBucket wrote:
No, wait! I think I see a lightning bolt scar too! : )
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el_corredor wrote:
Good call, Crazy Bucket.
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selfish_sun wrote:
CrazyBucket : xD no, just the same glasses)
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CrazyBucket wrote:
Looks like Harry Potter
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dewfaced wrote:
Tis dude is thee Shit!
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KFLester wrote:
string quartet no. 8 is fucking metal
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Master_ov_Khaos wrote:
I love how so many people in this shoutbox describe his music as "heavy as fuck", "fucking heavy", "brutal", etc.
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guylikesfrogs wrote:
Great stuff, perfect to listen to while studying for my Russian and Chinese Revolution exam. Wish me luck!
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TheTrueSeker wrote:
Who makes classical music look bad?
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