Russian Dimitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) was a Soviet composer who continued in the Mahlerian tradition of late Romantic lyricism and acerbic irony. He is particularly known for his cycles of fifteen symphonies and string quartets.
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  • Shostakovichiana
    On the "Music under Soviet rule" website created by the late Ian MacDonald. Articles, interviews, CD and book reviews, and links, with a strong focus on the Testimony debate.
  • Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich
    Complete opus list, discography, bibliography, filmography, list of first performances and links. [English and Japanese]
  • Russian Revelations
    Fan page with brief illustrated introduction, photographs from the 1999 Chicago Shostakovich festival and pictures of the composer.
  • Shostakovich Myths Debunked
    Controversial site that attacks the authenticity of Testimony and the revisionist interpretation of the composer's life and work.
  • Classical Net: Shostakovich
    Biography, recommended published biographies and scores, CD reviews, list of works and links.
  • Onno van Rijen's Shostakovich & Other Soviet Composers Page
    Complete Shostakovich opus list with CD releases, bibliography, pictures and mp3 excerpts from symphonies. Also provides information on more than 130 other Soviet composers.
  • The Shostakovich Opus 87 Page
    The complete Twenty-four Preludes and Fugues in MIDI format.
  • mfiles: Dmitri Shostakovich - An Overview Of The Classical Composer
    Biography, list of major works and two photographs.
  • On Classical: Dmitri Shostakovich
    MIDI files of 24 Preludes and Fugues op. 87 and transcriptions of this and other contrapuntal works, plus portrait.
  • DSCH Journal
    Selected articles from the international Shostakovich journal, reviews of CDs, books and films, concert calendar, events and links.
  • Classical Music Archives: Shostakovich
    Biography from the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. Complete files offered in MIDI, MP3, and Windows Media audio formats, including live recordings of featured artists.
  • The Dimitri Shostakovich Mp3 Page on Classic Cat
    Directory of mp3s that have been made available by their performing artists.
  • London Shostakovich Orchestra
    Details of performances, recordings and other events regarding this symphonic ensemble, currently embarked on a complete cycle of Shostakovich's symphonies. Includes programme notes and Shostakovich-related articles.
  • Wikipedia: Dmitri Shostakovich
    Encyclopedia entry discussing the composer's life and works, and the political controversies surrounding him, plus links to audio files.
  • Classical Music Midi Page: Dimitry (Dmitriyevich) Shostakovich
    MIDI excerpts from several works, photograph and subjective mini-biography.
  • CollegeTermPapers: Music - Shostakovich
    An essay on his life and works of approximately 1500 words.
  • The Lied and Art Song Texts Page: Dmitri Shostakovich
    Lyrics to individual vocal works and cycles. Includes Cyrillic and transliterated Russian plus selected translations.
  • Internet Movie Database: Dmitri Shostakovich
    Filmography noting films he scored or that use his works plus mini-biography and Oscar nomination.
  • WQXR: Shostakovich, Dmitry (Dmitriyevich)
    Biography from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry, with list of selected works.
  • Find A Grave Cemetery Records: Dimitri Shostakovich
    Brief biography, youthful photograph, and pictures of his grave with virtual memorial and cemetery information.
  • Karadar Classical Music Composer Biography: Dmitry Shostakovich
    Dictionary entry with life, works, catalogue, photos and MIDI audio files of 24 Preludes and Fugues.
  • Speaking of Shostakovich
    Archive of media articles, with an emphasis on the revisionist/anti-revisionist debate.
  • DSCH-L Discussion List
    Electronic mailing list for discussion of Shostakovich and other Russian composers. Access to archives since 1997.
  • Dmitry Shostakovich: A Testament To His Times
    Brief biography, selected works, quotes, recommended recordings and readings, photograph, chronology, related articles, and links from Humanities Web.
  • Shostakovich Message Board
    Discussion forum with activity between 1997 and 2003. Also provides a short list of recordings recommended by owner Philipp Rüfenacht.
  • Dmitri Shostakovich: The Composer And His Work
    Focus on Shostakovich's Eighth Symphony, with extracts in RealAudio and an imagined "screenplay" to be read while listening to the music. Also provides background on the composition, life chronology, photograph and links.
  • The Guardian: A Raspberry To Stalin
    Article focusing on an English-language version of Cheryomushki by Opera North.
  • Shostakovichworld
    Yahoo! Groups discussion board. Access to archives since 1998.
  • G. Schirmer, Inc.: Dmitri Shostakovich
    List of scores available from this music publisher.
  • Naxos Composers - Biographies: Dmitry Shostakovich (1906 - 1975)
    Biographical sketch, caricature, and summaries of his stage works and his orchestral, choral and vocal, chamber, and piano music with Naxos discography.

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  • Dmitri Shostakovich - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    URL : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitri_Shostakovich
    Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich listen (help·info) (Russian: Дмитрий Дмитриевич ... followed Dmitri Karakozov's assassination attempt on Tsar Alexander II. After ...[2009/01/01]
  • Dmitri Shostakovich: Biography from Answers.com
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    Dmitry Shostakovich Born September 25, 1906 in St. Petersburg, Russia Died ... Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich listen (help·info) (Russian: Дмитрий Дмитриевич ...[2008/12/30]
  • Dimitri Shostakovich: Biography - Classic Cat
    URL : www.classiccat.net/shostakovich_d/biography.htm
    Biography for Shostakovich ... Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich listen (help·info) (Russian: Дмитрий Дмитриевич ... followed Dmitri Karakozov's assassination ...[2008/12/11]
  • Dmitri Shostakovich@Everything2.com
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    Among Volkov's foremost critics is Shostakovich's widow, who ... Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich was born on September 25 1906, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. ...[2009/01/01]
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    Great Russian Gifts, Russian Dolls, Nesting Dolls - Russian gifts, cheburashka dolls, lacquer boxes, gifts, nesting ... Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich ...[2008/12/07]
  • MusicMoz - Composition: Composers: S: Shostakovich, Dmitri: Links
    URL : musicmoz.org/Composition/Composers/S/Shostakovich,_Dmitri/Links
    Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich - Lists: links, opus numbers, bibliography, first performances. ... Shostakovich, Dmitry (Dmitriyevich) - An account of his ...[2005/03/17]
  • Dmitri Shostakovich facts - Freebase
    URL : www.freebase.com/view/en/dmitri_shostakovich
    Facts and figures about Dmitri Shostakovich, taken from Freebase, the ... Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich listen (help·info) (Russian: Дмитрий Дмитриевич ...[2008/12/09]
  • Dmitri Shostakovich
    URL : english.turkcebilgi.com/Dmitri_Shostakovich
    Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich listen (helpinfo) (Russian: Дми́трий Дми ... André Previn's music shows clear links to Shostakovich's style of orchestration. ...[2008/11/22]
  • Dmitri Shostakovich - Free Encyclopedia
    URL : www.wacklepedia.com/d/dm/dmitri_shostakovich.html
    Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich (September 25, 1906 - August 9, 1975) was a ... Dmitri Shostakovich died on August 9, 1975 and was interred in the Novodevichy ...[2008/11/20]
  • Dmitri Shostakovich Biography Summary
    URL : www.bookrags.com/Dmitri_Shostakovich
    Dmitri Shostakovich summary with 33 pages of encyclopedia ... Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich ( 1906-09-25 – 1975-08-09 ) was a Soviet composer and pianist. ...[2008/12/20]
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