Dmitri Shostakovich

Date of Birth: 1906-09-25
Date of Death: 1975-08-09
Place of Birth: Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]

Biography

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975) was a Soviet composer. He was regarded throughout his life as one of the major composers of the 20th century.... Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975) was a Soviet composer. He was regarded throughout his life as one of the major composers of the 20th century.