Growing up
Shostakovich was born in this country in 1906
Where is Russia?
This symphony written during World War II is named after the city under attack
What is Symphony No. 7 "Leningrad"?
Shostakovich lived under this government of Russia.
What is the Soviet Union?
This powerful Soviet leader criticized Shostakovich's music.
Who is Joseph Stalin?
Shostakovich lived during this major war from 1939-1945.
What is World War II?
He showed musical talent early and first studied this instrument
What is Piano?
This opera caused huge controversy with the Soviet government.
What is Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk?
in 1936, Shostakovich's music was publicly criticized in this Soviet Newapaer.
What is Pravda?
This Famous Russian composer was a contemporary of Shostakovich.
Who is Sergei Prokofiev?
In the Soviet Union, the government often controlled what artists were allowed to create. What is this called?
What is Censorship?
Shostakovich attended a famous music school in this Russian city.
Where is Saint Petersburg?
This Symphony helped restore Shostakovich's reputation with the soviet government.
What is Symphony No.5?
Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony became famous during this global conflict.
What is World War II?
This earlier composer influenced Shostakovich's symphonies.
Who is Gustav Mahler?
The Siege of this city lasted almost 900 days during WWII.
Where is Leningrad?
Shostakovich became famous at age 19 after writing this piece.
What is Symphony No.1?
This Chamber piece is one of Shostakovich's most famous works for String quartets.
What is String Quartet No. 8?
During World War II, Shostakovich stayed in this city while it was under seige.
Where is Leningrad?
Who is his Mother?
The Soviet Union was a type of government based on this political system.
What is Communism?
Shostakovich died in this year after a long composing career.
When is 1975?
This symphony was written to commemorate the 1905 "Bloody Sunday" Massacre.
What is Symphony No. 11?
Later in life, Shostakovich taught composition at this school in Moscow.
Where is the Moscow Conservatory?
This soviet leader had a major influence on Shostakovich's career by controlling what music was allowed.
Who is Joseph Stalin?
Composers in the Soviet Union were expected to write music that supported the government's message. This style was called:
What is Social Realism?