Shostakovich Symphony No. 11, "The Year 1905"
Publisher |
Joshua Weilerstein
Media Type |
audio
Podknife tags |
Classical
Interview
Music
Categories Via RSS |
Arts
Music
Performing Arts
Publication Date |
Oct 21, 2021
Episode Duration |
01:04:38

In 1956, Dmitri Shostakovich wrote: “I am now writing my 11th symphony, dedicated to the First Russian Revolution...I would like in this work to reflect the soul of the people who first paved the way to socialism.” Soviet loyalists were thrilled with the piece, but his friends were disappointed at this seemingly blatant act of propaganda. But quickly, a new and more subversive narrative emerged about this sprawling, cinematic, and elementally powerful symphony. Find out all about this masterpiece this week!

This episode currently has no reviews.

Submit Review
This episode could use a review!

This episode could use a review! Have anything to say about it? Share your thoughts using the button below.

Submit Review