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Leningrad première of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 7
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Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 7 had its Leningrad première on 9 August 1942 during the Second World War, while the city was under siege by the Nazi German forces.
Shostakovich in 1950
Shostakovich in 1950
The siege caused mass casualties from cold and starvation.
The siege caused mass casualties from cold and starvation.
The modern stage of the Grand Philharmonia Hall, where the concert was performed
The modern stage of the Grand Philharmonia Hall, where the concert was performed
Dmitri Shostakovich
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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.
Shostakovich in 1950
Shostakovich in 1950
Birthplace of Shostakovich (now School No. 267). Commemorative plaque at left.
Birthplace of Shostakovich (now School No. 267). Commemorative plaque at left.
Shostakovich in 1925
Shostakovich in 1925
Production of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk by Helikon Opera in 2014
Production of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk by Helikon Opera in 2014