Дмитрий Дмитриевич Шостакович
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Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich (25 September 1906 – 9 August 1975) was a Soviet Russian composer and pianist and a prominent figure of 20th century music. Shostakovich achieved fame in the Soviet Union under the patronage of Soviet chief of staff Mikhail Tukhachevsky, but later had a complex and difficult relationship with the government. Nevertheless, he received accolades and state awards and served in the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR (1947–1962) and the USSR (from 1962 until death). After a period influenced by Sergei Prokofiev and Igor Stravinsky, Shostakovich developed a hybrid style, as exemplified by Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District (1934). This single work juxtaposed a wide variety of trends, including the neo-classical style (showing the influence of Stravinsky) and post-Romanticism (after Gustav Mahler). Sharp contrasts and elements of the grotesque characterize much of his music. Shostakovich's orchestral works include 15 symphonies and six concerti. His chamber output includes 15 string quartets, a piano quintet, two piano trios, and two pieces for string octet. His piano works include two solo sonatas, an early set of preludes, and a later set of 24 preludes and fugues. Other works include three operas, several song cycles, ballets, and a substantial quantity of film music.
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Symphony No. 5 in D Major, Op. 47 : Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 in D Major, Op. 47: IV. Allegro non troppo
Shostakovich: Symphonies 4, 5 & 6Shostakovich: Chamber Symphony Op.110a (String Quartet No. 8 Arr. For Orchestra) - (2) Allegro Molto
Shostakovich: Chamber Symphony In C Minor Op. 110a / Schostakowitsch: Kammersinfonie Op. 110aJazz Suite No. 1 : Shostakovich: Jazz Suite No. 1: II. Polka
Shostakovich: The Jazz AlbumCello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107 : Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107: II. Moderato (Live)
InspirationThe Gadfly, Op. 97 : Shostakovich: The Gadfly, Op. 97: III. Youth. Romance
The Silver ViolinPiano Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op. 102: II. Andante
Shostakovich Plays ShostakovichString Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 49 : Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 49 - 4. Allegro
Shostakovich: String Quartets Nos. 1, 8 & 14Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57 : Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57: 1. Prelude (Lento)
Shostakovich: Complete String QuartetsCello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107 : Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107: I. Allegretto (Live)
InspirationString Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 49 : Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 49 - 1. Moderato
Shostakovich: String Quartets Nos. 1, 8 & 14
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Discography
Piano Trios
Album1988Shostakovich: Sonata for Violin and Piano, op. 134 / Franck: Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major
Album1988Beethoven: Op. 135 / Schostakowitsch Op. 144
Album1988Britten, Shostakovich: Sonatas for Cello and Piano / Prokofiev: Ballad, op. 15
Album1988Symphnie nr. 10
Album1988Symphony no. 4 in C, op. 43 / Suite no. 1 for Jazz Orchestra
Album1988Suite nach Gedichten von Michelangelo / Tre poemi di Michelangelo
Album1988Edition Lockenhaus, Vol. 4/5
Album1988Symphonies nos. 1 & 6
Album1988Piano Trios
Album1988
