蜜芽传媒 Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975)

Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975)

Donald Macleod explores Dmitri Shostakovich's life during the years of World War II, a period indelibly linked to his 'Leningrad' Symphony.

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Mon 4 Aug 2025 16:00

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