
Dmitri Shostakovich Remembered in 5 Works
Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975) was one of the most consequential symphonic composers of the 20th century, producing a diverse body of work that at times put his life and career in jeopardy when he contravened the Soviet Party’s vague yet imperative stylistic demands. In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of his passing on August 9, we've highlighted five of our favorite Shostakovich works as a way to learn more about this complex figure.