Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5: a symphony of bravery, intrigue, and survival
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Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5: a symphony of bravery, intrigue, and survival

1:00:04 Apr 15, 2025
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Few other works in the canon occupy a place like this symphony by Dmitri Shostakovich. John Banther and Evan Keely dive into history as they show you what to listen for, Shostakovich's perilous circumstances, and what clues he could have left for all of us in the music.Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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