Dmitri Shostakovich
Dmitri Shostakovich was a prominent Russian composer known for his complex and deeply emotional music, which often reflected the political turmoil of his time, particularly during Stalin's regime.
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Dmitri Shostakovich is noted for his 'Babi Yar' Symphony, which is discussed in Jeremy Eichler's book.
Τζέρεμι Αϊκλερ: Αντηχήσεις του ανείπωτου
Greece· 2026-03-02
Dmitri Shostakovich's works were performed by Yo-Yo Ma and Andris Nelsons during the Grammy-winning performance.
Klaviermūzikas svētdienu turpinājumā Hanzas peronā uzstāsies pianists Ādams Tendlers / Diena
Latvia· 2026-02-16
Dmitri Shostakovich completed and orchestrated Benjamin Fleischmann's short opera 'Rothschilds Geige'.
Das "Mizmorim"-Festival in Basel schlägt kulturelle Brücken
Switzerland· 2026-02-05
Dmitri Shostakovich's symphonies were featured in multiple Grammy-winning recordings conducted by Andris Nelsons.
Diriģents Andris Nelsons ieguvis divas Grammy balvas / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-03Dmitri Shostakovich is a celebrated composer whose work is central to the upcoming performance at La Scala.
Riccardo Chailly: «Un caposaldo del Novecento. Sogno che Irina, la vedova, possa essere con noi»
Italy· 2025-12-07
Dmitri Shostakovich's String Quartet No 8 is deeply moving and uncomfortable.
‘The nuns were convinced they were possessed by demons’: goth and metal stars select the scariest music ever made | Music
United Kingdom· 2025-10-31
Dmitri Shostakovich wrote a satirical operetta titled 'Moscow, Cheryomushki' in 1959.
Harald Schmidt in Graz: Im Zuckerbäckerstil - Kultur
Germany· 2025-10-11
The concert features the 15th Symphony of Dmitri Shostakovich conducted by Georgios Ziavras.
Πού βγαίνουμε σήμερα Σάββατο; Προτάσεις για θέατρο, συναυλίες, εκθέσεις, εκδηλώσειςGreece· 2025-10-11
Dmitri Shostakovich's First Cello Concerto is on the program with the OCL.
Dirigent Mateusz Molęda: „Ich sage Leuten gerne, was sie tun sollen“
Luxembourg· 2025-10-02
Dmitri Shostakovich was a famous composer who faced persecution during Stalin's regime in Russia.
Todos los hombres (y mujeres) de sobretodo
Argentina· 2025-09-27
Dmitri Shostakovich composed the 2nd Cello Concerto that was central to the concert's theme.
Sol Gabetta begeistert mit Schostakowitsch: Saisonstart der Tonhalle ZürichSwitzerland· 2025-09-18
Dmitri Shostakovich was succeeded by Rodion Shchedrin as the president of the Union of Composers of Russia.
Umrl je Rodion Ščedrin, avtor znamenitega baleta Ana Karenina
Slovenia· 2025-08-29
The concert will feature the first performance in Paraguay of Shostakóvich's Symphony No. 12.
La OSN ofrece hoy un festejo musical por su 21° aniversario con varios invitados - Música
Paraguay· 2025-08-28
The podcast 'Vier Töne gegen Stalin' narrates how composer Dmitri Shostakovich struggled for his place in the Soviet Union.
Podcast: „Vier Töne gegen Stalin“ über die politische Rolle von Schostakowitsch - MedienGermany· 2025-08-25
Dmitri Shostakovich's music was central to the festival's theme reflecting personal life experiences.
40 Jahre junge Talente und musikalische ExperimenteSwitzerland· 2025-08-20
Dmitri Shostakovich's music continues to influence Russian composers today.
wie ein heutiger Komponist Schostakowitschs Musik hörtSwitzerland· 2025-08-09
Dmitri Shostakovich is regarded as the most significant Russian composer of the 20th century.
Musik zwischen Widerstand und ZensurSwitzerland· 2025-08-09
Dmitri Shostakovich composed his fifteenth symphony, which is deeply autobiographical and reflects his life experiences.
Die 15. Sinfonie ist eine Botschaft an die NachweltSwitzerland· 2025-08-09
Dmitri Shostakovich is a Russian composer whose legacy is reflected upon during the festival.
Gstaad Menuhin Festival: Migration in der MusikSwitzerland· 2025-08-05
Dmitri Shostakovich's work is being celebrated in a concert by the Jovem Orquestra Portuguesa.
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Portugal· 2025-07-31
Dmitri Shostakovich is the composer of the double concerto for piano and trumpet.
Komorni trojček vrhunskih izvajalcevSlovenia· 2025-07-21
Dmitri Shostakovich was another prominent musician involved in the cultural exchanges after Stalin's death.
Gameshows, Cliff Richard and Stalin’s most hated play: the British culture sent behind the iron curtain | TelevisionUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-11
Dmitri Shostakovich’s relationship with Stalin is examined in Kentridge's work.
Is this an artist – or a coffee pot? The great William Kentridge reveals the strange secret to a great self-portrait | Art and designUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-19
Dmitri Shostakovich's 120th anniversary of his passing will be celebrated during the season.
Voici la programmation de la saison 2025-2026 de l’Orchestre national de Cannes
Monaco· 2025-05-26
Dmitri Shostakovich's music is central to Baiba Skride's performances and has been a significant influence on her career.
Esmu gatava atbraukt jebkurā laikā. Intervija ar vijolnieci Baibu Skridi / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-25
Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 10 was presented during the concert.
Un eveniment aparte! | adevarul.ro
Romania· 2025-05-19
Dmitri Shostakovich's music is central to Andris Nelsons' performances, reflecting deep emotional and historical themes.
Brīnums ir noticis. Diriģenta Andra Nelsona vadītā Bostonas simfoniskā orķestra vieskoncertu recenzija / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-15
Dmitri Shostakovich became one of the most significant composers of the 20th century.
Tipps für den Muttertag in München und dem Umland - MünchenGermany· 2025-05-11
Dmitri Shostakovich's creative legacy is being honored at the festival Decoding Shostakovich in Boston.
Būt cilvēkam / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-08
Dmitri Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony is being performed by Geneva Camerata, showcasing its historical significance during a tumultuous time in his life.
Nýtt, ögrandi og ævintýralegt
Iceland· 2025-05-08