Dimitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Flashcards
1
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Where where is Shostakovich born?
A
St. Petersburg
2
Q
When did Shostakovich start piano lessons? When did he write his first piece of music?
A
At nine with his mother and wrote his first music at age 12
3
Q
Which school was he allowed to enter at age 13?
A
The Petrograd conservatory.
4
Q
Who wereShostakovich’s influences?
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Prokofiev, Stravinsky, and Mahler
5
Q
Why did Shostakovich have to be careful with his music?
A
He had to walk a thin line between being creative and staying out of trouble with the strict Soviet government.
6
Q
In what country did Shostakovich compose and when?
A
Shostakovich was a 20th century Russian composer.
