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Dimitri Shostakovich

Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1906, Dmitri Shostakovich was the leading Soviet composer of the mid-20th century. He studied piano with his mother, then at the Petrograd Conservatory (1919-1925). His graduation piece, Symphony No. 1, brought him early international attention.

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Understanding the Music: Shostakovich - Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47



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