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Shostakovich’s First at 100 – how prodigious genius sounded before Stalin set about silencing it

Explore the brilliance of Shostakovich's First Symphony, composed at just 19. This groundbreaking piece defied musical norms with its bold and cinematic energy, offering a glimpse of his unhindered genius before Stalin's regime intervened....

The Guardian· May 6, 2026 · 3:58 PM · 35 views

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Shostakovich’s First at 100 – how prodigious genius sounded before Stalin set about silencing it

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