SHOSTAKOVICH
May 2011
Shostakovich's string quartets shine a light on the real composer in a way his symphonies cannot
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May 2011
Apparently in 1972 Shostakovich made a rare visit to London for a performance of his Symphony No.15. He had two free evenings. On the first of these, he went to the theatre to see Jesus Christ, Superstar. On the second free evening, he i
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