Dmitri Shostakovich
- What are the dates for Shostakovich?
- What is significant about this particular Russian composer?
- Which early work catapulted Shostakovich to international fame?
- What composer had a tremendous influence on Shostakovich?
- What was the RAPM?
- What were the major characteristics of Shostakovich’s style up until 1937?
- What is considered to be Shostakovich’s most important work?
- What event occurred in 1936 that had a major impact on Shostakovich?
- What was Shostakovich’s answer to this harsh criticism?
10. What was the Zhdanov Decree and what effect did it have on Shostakovich?
11. How did Shostakovich’s music change after the death of Stalin in 1953?
12. What are the major achievements of Shostakovich, in terms of 20th century music?
Quiz Yourself About
the Life and Music of
Dmitri Shostakovich
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