Shostakovich Dmitri
Shos·ta·ko·vich
(shŏs′tə-kō′vĭch, -kô′-, shə-stə-), Dmitri 1906-1975. Russian composer known for his 15 symphonies (1925-1971). He also wrote chamber music, concertos, operas, and ballets.
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