Nov 27, 2013
Shostakovich is actually a 20th century composer. This piece is an example of one of his neo-Classical/post-Romantic works. The man was a wonderful genius. And he was cute. Other recommendations would include his Jazz Suites (some of the movements are absolutely adorable), his works for piano (especially Piano Concerto No. 2), his Fourth String Quartet, and Symphony No. 7. If you like Mahler, you'd love his symphonies (since he was influenced by Mahler when it came to writing symphonies). :D
Ah, thanks for the correction! I do enjoy most Russian composers' works though I must admit. Thanks for the recommendations!