A 5 Minute Guide to Shostakovich by Collins Classics

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This "5 Minute Guide to Shostakovich by Collins Classics" will give you an insight to the composer' life, his 5th symphony and his historical context.

Shostakovich lived during Stalin's reign in the Soviet Union. This had a major influence on his work and personal life. Nevertheless, it didn't alter his incredible talent, he still managed to move people to tears with his music.

Listen to the full recording of the 5th Symphony, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the composer's son, Maxim Shostakovich, and recorded at Abbey Road here.

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Quite interesting. Just focused a little too much on the 5th Symphony. In my opinion it's his string quartets that are his greatest works

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