Дмитрий Дмитриевич Шостакович
Musician · Russia · 1906–1975
Dmitri Shostakovich was a Soviet composer and pianist who became internationally known after the premiere of his First Symphony in 1926.
Shostakovich's career was characterized by both acclaim and controversy, as he navigated the complex political landscape of the Soviet Union.
He was awarded the prestigious Stalin Prize multiple times for his significant contributions to music.
Biography
Early Life
Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich was born on September 25, 1906, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He showed prodigious musical talent from a young age, eventually studying at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. His early compositions, particularly the First Symphony, premiered in 1926, quickly established him as a significant figure in the world of classical music.
Career
Shostakovich's career was marked by both acclaim and controversy, as he navigated the complex political landscape of the Soviet Union. His works often reflected the struggles of the time, blending personal expression with the demands of the state. He composed numerous symphonies, concertos, and chamber music, with notable pieces including the Symphony No. 5 and the Piano Quintet. Throughout his life, he received numerous prestigious awards, including the Order of Lenin and the Stalin Prize, highlighting his contributions to Soviet culture.
Legacy
Shostakovich's legacy is profound, with his music continuing to resonate worldwide. He recorded many of his works, including piano concertos and chamber pieces, which have been preserved and celebrated. His ability to convey deep emotion and commentary on the human condition through music has left an indelible mark on the classical genre. Shostakovich passed away on August 9, 1975, but remains a towering figure in the history of music, influencing generations of composers and musicians.
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Discography
Symphony No. 15 In A Major, Op 1411972
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String Quartet No. 1 / String Quartet No. 31972
- 1.String Quartet No. 1 in B-Sharp Minor, op. 50: I. Allegro7:56
- 2.String Quartet No. 1 in B-Sharp Minor, op. 50: II. Andante molto - Vivace7:17
- 3.String Quartet No. 1 in B-Sharp Minor, op. 50: III. Andante8:15
- 4.String Quartet No. 3, op. 73: I. Allegretto4:47
- 5.String Quartet No. 3, op. 73: II. Moderato con moto5:06
- 6.String Quartet No. 3, op. 73: III. Allegro non troppo4:11
- 7.String Quartet No. 3, op. 73: IV. Adagio5:14
- 8.String Quartet No. 3, op. 73: V. Moderato9:25
Тринадцатая cимфония1971
- 1.Симфония № 13: 1. Бабий Яр (Adagio)
- 2.Симфония № 13: 2. Юмор (Allegretto)
- 3.Симфония № 13: 3. В магазине (Adagio)
- 4.Симфония № 13: 4. Страхи (Largo)
- 5.Симфония № 13: 5. Карьера (Allegretto)
Symphony no. 13 (Babi Yar)1970
- 1.Symphony no. 13, op. 113: I. Babi Yar17:01
- 2.Symphony no. 13, op. 113: II. Humor8:42
- 3.Symphony no. 13, op. 113: III. At the Store / IV. Fears / V. A Career35:36
Symphony no. 10 in E minor (op. 93)1966
- 1.Symphony no. 10 in E minor, op. 93: I. Moderato23:19
- 2.Symphony no. 10 in E minor, op. 93: II. Allegro4:22
- 3.Symphony no. 10 in E minor, op. 93: III. Allegretto13:03
- 4.Symphony no. 10 in E minor, op. 93: IV. Andante - Allegro12:34
Symphony No. 51964
- 1.Symphony No. 5, Op. 47: I. Moderato13:36
- 2.Symphony No. 5, Op. 47: II. Allegretto5:13
- 3.Symphony No. 5, Op. 47: III. Largo12:06
- 4.Symphony No. 5, Op. 47: IV. Allegro non troppo10:44
Symphony no. 1 in F / Festive Overture1964
- 1.Symphony no. 1 in F minor, op. 10: I. Allegretto - Allegro non troppo7:39
- 2.Symphony no. 1 in F minor, op. 10: II. Allegro4:50
- 3.Symphony no. 1 in F minor, op. 10: III. Lento8:59
- 4.Symphony no. 1 in F minor, op. 10: IV. Allegro molto9:07
- 5.Festival Overture, Op. 965:58
Symphony No. 10 E Minor Op. 931959
- 1.Symphony no. 10 in E minor, op. 93: 1. Moderato20:49
- 2.Symphony no. 10 in E minor, op. 93: 2. Allegro3:51
- 3.Symphony no. 10 in E minor, op. 93: 3. Allegretto10:57
- 4.Symphony no. 10 in E minor, op. 93: 4. Andante - Allegro11:54
Cello Concerto no. 1 / Symphony no. 11959
- 1.Concerto for Cello and Orchestra No. 1 in E-flat major op. 107: I. Allegretto6:33
- 2.Concerto for Cello and Orchestra No. 1 in E-flat major op. 107: II. Moderato10:38
- 3.Concerto for Cello and Orchestra No. 1 in E-flat major op. 107: III. Cadenza5:32
- 4.Concerto for Cello and Orchestra No. 1 in E-flat major op. 107: IV. Allegro con moto4:41
- 5.Symphony No. 1 in F minor op. 10: I. Allegretto8:28
- 6.Symphony No. 1 in F minor op. 10: II. Allegro - Meno mosso - Allegro4:36
- 7.No. 1 in F minor op. 10: III. Lento - Largo - Lento8:57
- 8.No. 1 in F minor op. 10: IV. Allegro molto - Lento - Allegro molto - Meno mosso - Allegro molto - Molto meno mosso - Adagio - Largo - Piu mosso7:59
Symphony no. 5, op. 471959
- 1.Symphony no. 5, op. 47: I. Moderato16:15
- 2.Symphony no. 5, op. 47: II. Allegretto4:55
- 3.Symphony no. 5, op. 47: III. Largo15:35
- 4.Symphony no. 5, op. 47: IV. Allegro non troppo8:55
Violin Concerto, op. 991956
- 1.Concerto for Violin and Orchestra no. 1 in A minor, op. 99: I. Nocturne. Adagio11:57
- 2.Concerto for Violin and Orchestra no. 1 in A minor, op. 99: II. Scherzo. Allegro non troppo6:10
- 3.Concerto for Violin and Orchestra no. 1 in A minor, op. 99: III. Passacaglia. Andante13:19
- 4.Concerto for Violin and Orchestra no. 1 in A minor, op. 99: IV. Burlesca. Allegro con brio4:45
Piano Quintet Op.571952
- 1.Piano Quintet in G minor, op. 57: I. Prelude (Lento - Poco piu mosso - lento)4:24
- 2.Piano Quintet in G minor, op. 57: II. Fugue (Adagio)9:18
- 3.Piano Quintet in G minor, op. 57: III. Scherzo (Allegretto)3:36
- 4.Piano Quintet in G minor, op. 57: IV. Intermezzo (Lento - Appassionato)7:21
- 5.Piano Quintet in G minor, op. 57: V. Finale (Allegretto)7:04
Symphonies nos. 4 & 132015
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Shostakovich: Symphony no. 12 / Symphony no. 6 / J. Strauss II & Youmans arr. Shostakovich2008
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Piano Concertos2002
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Piano Quintet / Suite of Romances on Poems of Alexander Blok1999
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Säveltäjä & pianisti1998
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Symphony no. 12 / Cello Concerto no. 21998
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Symphonien 9 + 121988
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Testimony - Shostakovich's Greatest Hits1988
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Symphony Nº 2 Octobre / Stenka Razin1969
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Shostakovich: Symphony No. 6 / Honegger: Symphony No. 3 "Liturgique"
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Shostakovitch: Violin Concerto no. 1 / Arenskij: Violin Concerto
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Symphonies 2 & 3 / The Age of Gold · L’Âge d’or · Das goldene Zeitalter
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Symphony no. 5 in D minor
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Gallery
Achievements
Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"
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- Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal
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- Stalin Prize
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- USSR State Prize
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- Order of Lenin
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- Order of the October Revolution
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- People's Artist of the USSR
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- Star of People's Friendship
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- Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
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- Léonie Sonning Music Prize
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- Lenin Prize
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- Order of the Red Banner of Labour
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- Order of Friendship of Peoples
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- Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
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- People's Artist of the RSFSR
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- World Peace Council prizes
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- Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
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- "Hammer and Sickle" gold medal
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- Glinka State Prize of the RSFSR
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- Shevchenko National Prize
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- Wihuri Sibelius Prize
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- Austrian Decoration for Science and Art
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- People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR
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- Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"
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- Jubilee Medal "Thirty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
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- Medal "Veteran of Labour"
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- Jubilee Medal Medal "In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad"
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- Hero of Socialist Labour
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- Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
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- Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
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- People's Artist of the Republic of Bashkortostan
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- State Stalin Prize, 1st degree
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- Stalin Prize, 2nd degree
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Chostakovitch, D Shostakovich, D. Schostakowitsch, D. Shostakovich, D. Šostakovičs, DSCH
Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich was a Soviet-era Russian composer and pianist who became internationally known after the premiere of his First Symphony in 1926 and thereafter was regarded as a major composer.
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