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Dmitri Shostakovich: Rádio MEC celebrates 120th anniversary of composer's birth
Rádio MEC’s program ‘Caderno de Música’ is hosting a special edition to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the birth of Dmitri Shostakovich, one of the most influential composers of the 20th century.
Born in Saint Petersburg in 1906, Shostakovich’s life and career were deeply intertwined with the political and cultural shifts of the Soviet Union. His compositions are noted for their complexity, often reflecting the tensions and pressures of living under an authoritarian regime through a blend of irony and emotional depth.
The broadcast features a curated selection of his works, including Symphony No. 1 performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Symphony No. 5 by the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, and Jazz Suite No. 2 performed by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. The program also aims to educate listeners on classical music terminology and history.
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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra · Dmitri Shostakovich · Empresa Brasil de Comunicação · Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra · Radio MEC · Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra · Saint Petersburg · Soviet Union
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The program will feature Symphony No. 5 performed by the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Yevgeny Mravinsky. sidneysilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ebc.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The program will feature Symphony No. 1 performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jesús López-Cobos. sidneysilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ebc.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rádio MEC will host a program titled Caderno de Música to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich's birth. sidneysilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ebc.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dmitri Shostakovich was born in Saint Petersburg on September 25, 1906. sidneysilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ebc.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The program will feature Jazz Suite No. 2 performed by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra conducted by Riccardo Chailly. sidneysilva.com.br · mrnews.com.br · ebc.com.br