Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich aka Dmitri Shostakovich (Russian: Дми́трий… Read Full Bio ↴Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich aka Dmitri Shostakovich (Russian: Дми́трий Дми́триевич Шостако́вич, Dmitrij Dmitrievič Šostakovič) (September 25 [O.S. September 12] 1906, (St Petersburg, Russia) – August 9, 1975) was a Russian composer of the Soviet period.
After a period influenced by Sergei Prokofiev and Igor Stravinsky (Symphony No. 1), Shostakovich switched to modernism (Symphony No. 2 and The Nose) before developing a hybrid of styles with the opera "Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District" and the ill-fated Fourth Symphony. This hybrid style ranged from the neo-classical (with Stravinskian influences) to the post-romantic music (with Mahlerian influences). His unique approach to tonality involved the use of modal scales and some astringent neo-classical harmonies à la Hindemith and Prokofiev. His music frequently includes sharp contrasts and elements of the grotesque.
Shostakovich prided himself on his orchestration, which is clear, economical, and well-projected. This aspect of Shostakovich's technique owes more to Gustav Mahler than Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. His greatest works are generally considered to be his symphonies and string quartets, fifteen of each. His works for piano include 2 piano sonatas, an early set of preludes, and a later set of 24 preludes and fugues. Other works include two operas, six concertos, and a substantial quantity of film music.
Shostakovich had a complex and difficult relationship with the Soviet government, suffering two official denunciations of his music, in 1936 and 1948, and the periodic banning of his work. At the same time, he received a number of accolades and state awards and served in the Supreme Soviet. Despite the official controversy, his works were popular; he is now held to be, as Grove's judges him, the most talented Soviet composer of his generation.
David Fanning concludes in Grove that, "Amid the conflicting pressures of official requirements, the mass suffering of his fellow countrymen, and his personal ideals of humanitarian and public service, he succeeded in forging a musical language of colossal emotional power." Shostakovich is now regarded as "the most popular composer of serious art music of the middle years of the 20th century".
After a period influenced by Sergei Prokofiev and Igor Stravinsky (Symphony No. 1), Shostakovich switched to modernism (Symphony No. 2 and The Nose) before developing a hybrid of styles with the opera "Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District" and the ill-fated Fourth Symphony. This hybrid style ranged from the neo-classical (with Stravinskian influences) to the post-romantic music (with Mahlerian influences). His unique approach to tonality involved the use of modal scales and some astringent neo-classical harmonies à la Hindemith and Prokofiev. His music frequently includes sharp contrasts and elements of the grotesque.
Shostakovich prided himself on his orchestration, which is clear, economical, and well-projected. This aspect of Shostakovich's technique owes more to Gustav Mahler than Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. His greatest works are generally considered to be his symphonies and string quartets, fifteen of each. His works for piano include 2 piano sonatas, an early set of preludes, and a later set of 24 preludes and fugues. Other works include two operas, six concertos, and a substantial quantity of film music.
Shostakovich had a complex and difficult relationship with the Soviet government, suffering two official denunciations of his music, in 1936 and 1948, and the periodic banning of his work. At the same time, he received a number of accolades and state awards and served in the Supreme Soviet. Despite the official controversy, his works were popular; he is now held to be, as Grove's judges him, the most talented Soviet composer of his generation.
David Fanning concludes in Grove that, "Amid the conflicting pressures of official requirements, the mass suffering of his fellow countrymen, and his personal ideals of humanitarian and public service, he succeeded in forging a musical language of colossal emotional power." Shostakovich is now regarded as "the most popular composer of serious art music of the middle years of the 20th century".
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Symphony No.11 op.103 'the Year 1905': In memoriam
Дмитрий Дмитриевич Шостакович Lyrics
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@ClassicalVault1
Dmitri Shostakovich
Symphony No 11 in G minor, Op 103
1 Adagio (The Palace Square)
2 Allegro (The 9th of January)
3 Adagio (Eternal Memory)
4 Allegro non troppo (Tocsin)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Thomas Søndergård, conductor
Live recording. London, Proms 2013
@mayankprajapat4591
@@filizyuksel5771ure.
So Shostakovich was a genius, he is very modern composer compared to other classical composers, but i consider him as even better than What the world consider as best.
So here is my list
7th symphony
8th string quartet
5th symphony
8th, 9th and 10th are amazing
Piano trio 1 and 2(out of this world (
Cello concerto 1 and 2
Lady Macbeth of Mtsenkk 🤭(opera)
@Dylonely42
One of the best symphonies. It’s indeed like a movie without footage.
@ExusiaiClips
HEHEHEHA!
@conner7875
@@ExusiaiClips grrrr
@thekarnyx
@@ExusiaiClips you sir read my mind
@loppw7631
heheheheha!
@user-ut6cf5ov1k
@@ExusiaiClips😢
@Billyboy939
That ending with the ominous bells chiming never fails to send shivers up my spine. Shostakovitch's greatest symphony in my book.
@columbuscynic9252
Agreed.
I have to play that finale over at volume.
@painterdawn2
Have you heard the ending of the 4th? It sounds like outer space, a cold and indifferent universe.
@timbredan3476
@@painterdawn2 all his symphonies are just sensational. One of my favorite composers