Dmitri Shostakovich Quiz

What was Dmitri Shostakovich particularly renowned for?

• His 15 symphonies and numerous chamber works

• His paintings and sculptures

• His novels and essays

• His political speeches

Which competition did Shostakovich participate in as a pianist in 1927?

• Chopin International Competition for Pianists

• Tchaikovsky International Competition

• Beethoven Piano Competition

• Liszt Piano Competition

Which opera by Shostakovich was condemned by Soviet authorities?

• La Traviata

• Carmen

• The Magic Flute

• Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District

What was the Symphony No. 5 described as in the press?

• A tribute to Western music

• A farewell to classical traditions

• A Soviet artist’s reply to just criticism

• An ode to modernism

Which musical structure did Shostakovich show a liking for in his compositions?

• Waltz and polka

• Fugue and chaconne

• Sonata and rondo

• Minuet and trio

In which year did Shostakovich become a teacher at the Leningrad Conservatory?

• 1945

• 1925

• 1953

• 1937

Which Symphony by Shostakovich was a paean to revolution?

• Symphony No. 11

• Symphony No. 3

• Symphony No. 7

• Symphony No. 9

What was the subject of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 14?

• A celebration of nature

• A cycle of 11 songs on the subject of death

• An exploration of love

• A tribute to Russian folklore