Definitions for shostakovich
ˌʃɒs təˈkoʊ vɪtʃshostakovich

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1. Shostakovich, Dmitri Shostakovich, Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovichnoun

   Russian composer best known for his fifteen symphonies (1906-1975)

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1. shostakovich

   Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich (25 September [O.S. 12 September] 1906 – 9 August 1975) was a Soviet-era Russian composer and pianist who became internationally known after the premiere of his First Symphony in 1926 and was regarded throughout his life as a major composer. Shostakovich achieved early fame in the Soviet Union, but had a complex relationship with its government. His 1934 opera Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk was initially a success, but eventually was condemned by the Soviet government, putting his career at risk. In 1948 his work was denounced under the Zhdanov Doctrine, with professional consequences lasting several years. Even after his censure was rescinded in 1956, performances of his music were occasionally subject to state interventions, as with his Thirteenth Symphony (1962). Shostakovich was a member of the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR (1947) and the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union (from 1962 until his death), as well as chairman of the RSFSR Union of Composers (1960–1968). Over the course of his career, he earned several important awards, including the Order of Lenin, from the Soviet government. Shostakovich combined a variety of different musical techniques in his works. His music is characterized by sharp contrasts, elements of the grotesque, and ambivalent tonality; he was also heavily influenced by neoclassicism and by the late Romanticism of Gustav Mahler. His orchestral works include 15 symphonies and six concerti (two each for piano, violin, and cello). His chamber works include 15 string quartets, a piano quintet, and two piano trios. His solo piano works include two sonatas, an early set of 24 preludes, and a later set of 24 preludes and fugues. Stage works include three completed operas and three ballets. Shostakovich also wrote several song cycles, and a substantial quantity of music for theatre and film. Shostakovich's reputation has continued to grow after his death. Scholarly interest has increased significantly since the late 20th century, including considerable debate about the relationship between his music and his attitudes to the Soviet government.

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1. shostakovich

   Shostakovich refers to Dmitri Shostakovich, a highly acclaimed Russian composer of the 20th century. Known for his powerful and emotional compositions, Shostakovich's music often reflected the political and social turmoil of his time, particularly under the oppressive regime of Soviet Union. His works spanned various genres, including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, operas, and film scores, and he is considered one of the most significant composers of his era.

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   Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Rachmaninov are excluded from posters, Russian writers and their books are banned, the last time such a massive campaign to destroy unfavorable literature was carried out by the Nazis in Germany almost 90 years ago.

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