Shostakovich - Festive Overture

Shostakovich - Festive Overture

[DownMyBasement]

When finals are done I'm blasting this song

[BowserTheThird]

The fact that this was written out of spite is pure genius, we played this song in high school and it was probably the most fun I had playing tuba!

[DJchiptune]

3:48 is without a doubt my favorite part

[hannahbanana]

the intended sarcasm in this piece is what makes it so absolutely exciting to play!

[joycedelrosario]

It's quite unusual for Shostakovich to compose a piece that is not as dark as his symphonies. It's too beautiful. 😍😍😍

[nonivaughn]

1:00 is my favorite part. I love the clarinet solo.

[voraten]

Fun fact: Shostakovich's wife is still alive today

[mckenna]

Still one of the best band pieces I ever played!

[mmmoroi]

This is testament to the fact that creative minds were kicking and screaming behind the inhuman facade of the USSR.

[jonathanehrlich]

I love this piece! Nice and loud too! Wish I could play this at work . Have the CD. Would love that. Everybody in the room that I work in hates this type of music. Except me. Love it.

[rileykemper]

Was going to play this at concert festival this week full speed for highschool but hey. Everything cancelled. Was a 1st Trumpet. Amazing part and fun song

[zacharyleopold]

This is one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever heard. Phenomenal and moving -- wow.

[magnolia]

3:48 The best part hands down. I especially loved the dramatic sound of the timp. It sounded great

[pedrol.grijalba]

Una composición preciosa.
Pedro L. Grijalba R.
Lima - Perú

[brucehutchison]

A rollicking good tune for us French horn players.

[ericescalante]

Probably the best piece of music I've ever played. Jr college level. AWESOME.

[WilliamFord]

You'd never know that Shostakovich had written this. Kind of uncharacteristic of him if you ask me. Still a fun, upbeat, joyful piece.

[Hettler]

I think every high school band member, after hearing or playing this, is hooked on classical music for life!

[josesalas]

The Soviets used this song when a parade was about to end, it sounds incredible and the first time i heard it i inmediatly like it

[LewisBraham]

Hi Everyone, sorry for the delay in getting back to you all, yes it is the Boston Pops in this recording