Music History - Shostakovich Symphony No. 5

The video explores Dmitri Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony, composed during a tumultuous period in Soviet Russia. It highlights the political pressures Shostakovich faced, particularly after a critical Pravda article, and how these influenced his work. The video delves into the symphony's structure, its reception by both the public and Communist Party, and its lasting impact. It also touches on the contrasting music ideologies in Soviet Russia and Shostakovich's navigation through them.

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