Is Shostakovich a good composer?

Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich (25 September [O.S. 12 September] 1906 – 9 August 1975) was a Soviet-era Russian composer and pianist. He is regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century, with a unique harmonic language and a historic importance due to his years of work under Stalin.

Who are your favorite composers?

10 Classical Music Composers to Know

• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
• Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–91)
• Johannes Brahms (1833–97)
• Richard Wagner (1813–83)
• Claude Debussy (1862–1918)
• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–93)
• Frédéric Chopin (1810–49)

What are Shostakovich best works?

Dmitri Shostakovich Works

• Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op.
• String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op.
• Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op.
• Symphony No. 7 in C Major (Leningrad), Op.
• Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op.
• Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, Op.
• Suite for Jazz Orchestra No.
• Violin Concerto No.

Who composed the most music?

It is probable that Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767) was the most prolific composer of all time having written over 3,000 compositions (some estimates are closer to 6,000!).

Is Shostakovich a romantic composer?

Shostakovich’s music is characterized by sharp contrasts, elements of the grotesque, and ambivalent tonality; the composer was also heavily influenced by the neo-classical style pioneered by Igor Stravinsky, and (especially in his symphonies) by the post-Romanticism associated with Gustav Mahler.

Did Shostakovich support Communism?

Shostakovich, as of 1975 Lavishly honoured by the Soviet system, Shostakovich held several public offices and, in 1960, joined the Communist Party. Many articles expressing views commensurate with those of the Soviet state appeared over his signature in Soviet publications during his life.