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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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Feel-Xwaltz wrote:
hahahahaha
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CallumJBS wrote:
The 10th Symphony is genius.
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aliespirituzomg wrote:
Dmitri was a true yurodivy.
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Anand69 wrote:
I love the 5th symph of him. It was the first classical piece I could actually listen through more than ten times and still love.
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necz0r wrote:
Love the 24 Preludes & Fugues, they are wonderful (especially no. 3, 6 and 7). The 1st Suite for Jazz Orchestra as well as the Suite for Variety Orchestra (commonly mistaken as being Jazz Suite No. 2) are also works of exceptional music, as well as Symphony No. 5 :)
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aethernaut wrote:
Symphony #14 is his most amazing work.
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gogitosbanditos wrote:
i think he'd like to be on tour with Bach!
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Janest wrote:
On tour? What a sham. And it being a sham is a pity ):
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Mannequentin wrote:
ON TOUR!
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AnneChovie wrote:
If we’re going to plug his quartets, then I’ll advocate the 3rd & 4th. Love the 8th Symphony. The preludes and fugues (for piano) are also really great.
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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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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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