Dmitri Shostakovich

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See also original artist name in Russian: Дмитрий Дмитриевич Шостакович.

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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Kinon22 wrote:
3 hours ago

I just downloaded all Dmitri Shostakovich ringtones at http://tiny.cc/oo1aB Chm Sym for Strs is my favorite, love it!

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Anand69 wrote:
9 hours ago

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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deviantpsyche wrote:
Friday morning

just got this Artist's ringtones at www.itsflycell.com. Chm Sym for Strs is my favorite! love it.

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necz0r wrote:
last week

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:
last week

Symphony #14 is his most amazing work.

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gogitosbanditos wrote:
last week

i think he'd like to be on tour with Bach!

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Janest wrote:
10 days ago

On tour? What a sham. And it being a sham is a pity ):

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Mannequentin wrote:
16 days ago

ON TOUR!

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AnneChovie wrote:
22 days ago

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:
last month

Just discovered him and love his works already

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MCXXI wrote:
last month

anyone know where can i download Five Days - Five Nights? pm me

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heaventree22 wrote:
last month

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:
last month

"someone" is gay.

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Omegae wrote:
last month

His String Quartest are amazing!

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tehg00se wrote:
last month

Symphony 5 mvt IV saved my soul.

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steal_briefcase wrote:
last month

Someone doesn't get it.

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aliespirituzomg wrote:
last month

yay! i love you! he is not metal at all >....>

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filamentnovice wrote:
last month

So fucking metal. I love Shostakovich.

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VasectomyOmega wrote:
last month

String Quartet No. 8 is amazing. 3rd Movement is relentless.

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lame88 wrote:
last month

Great! Symphony #8 - it's something unreal

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