Shostakovich Symphony No. 11, "The Year 1905"

In 1956, Dmitri Shostakovich wrote: “I am now writing my 11th
symphony, dedicated to the First Russian Revolution...I would
like in this work to reflect the soul of the people who first
paved the way to socialism.” Soviet loyalists were thrilled with
the piece, but his friends were disappointed at this seemingly
blatant act of propaganda. But quickly, a new and more subversive
narrative emerged about this sprawling, cinematic, and
elementally powerful symphony. Find out all about this
masterpiece this week!