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Shostakovich, the Soviet-era composer, left music that hits with explosive force in live performance — sharp rhythms, dark humor, and gripping emotional tension. Orchestras today bring his symphonies and quartets to life with stark contrasts, from whispered fragility to overwhelming power. His concerts feel dramatic, political, and intensely human, making his work some of the most electrifying in the classical repertoire.
Upcoming Events(20)
Apr 2
8:00 PM
National Arts Centre Orchestra: Andrey Boreyko - Ravel & Shostakovich
Southam Hall at National Arts Centre
Apr 4
7:30 PM
Victoria Symphony Orchestra - Kluxen and Min - Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich
Royal Theatre - Victoria
Apr 9
7:30 PM
The Cleveland Orchestra: Santtu-Matias Rouvali - Schubert & Shostakovich
Severance Music Center
Apr 10
7:30 PM
The Cleveland Orchestra: Santtu-Matias Rouvali - Schubert & Shostakovich
Severance Music Center
Apr 11
7:30 PM
The Cleveland Orchestra: Santtu-Matias Rouvali - Schubert & Shostakovich
Severance Music Center
Apr 11
7:30 PM
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Katharina Wincor & David Fray - Shostakovich No. 1
Bradley Symphony Center
Apr 17
8:00 PM
Los Angeles Philharmonic: Ryan Bancroft - Shostakovich & Sibelius
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Apr 18
2:00 PM
Los Angeles Philharmonic: Ryan Bancroft - Shostakovich & Sibelius
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Apr 19
2:00 PM
Los Angeles Philharmonic: Ryan Bancroft - Shostakovich & Sibelius
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Apr 19
3:00 PM
Palm Beach Symphony: Gerard Schwarz & Simon Trpceski - Stravinsky, Prokofiev, & Shostakovich
Kravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall
May 2
7:30 PM
Sinfonia Toronto: Nurhan Arman - The Emperor' Beethoven' Shostakovich' & Bach
Weston Recital Hall at Meridian Arts Centre
May 10
3:00 PM
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: David Finckel & Wu Han - Brahms, Shostakovich and Schubert
Krasnoff Theater At Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
May 17
7:30 PM
San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra: Radu Paponiu - Beethoven & Shostakovich
Davies Symphony Hall
Jul 18
7:00 PM
The Cleveland Orchestra: Karen Gomyo - Brahms & Shostakovich
Blossom Music Center
Sep 24
7:30 PM
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Klaus Makela - Sibelius & Shostakovich
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
Sep 25
1:30 PM
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Klaus Makela - Sibelius & Shostakovich
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
Sep 26
7:30 PM
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Klaus Makela - Sibelius & Shostakovich
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
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