#russianclassicalmusic

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Shostakovich’s astonishing Violin Concerto in A Minor, played by Hilary Hahn. It now occurs to me that some of my favourite violin concertos are in A Minor: Bach’s Violin Concerto in A Minor, Glazunov’s Violin Concerto, and that of Shostakovich. The latter is an incredible work, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the very end. 

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Listening to Hilary Hahn perform Dmitri Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto in A Minor. 

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Wow: did not know Dmitri Shostakovich also wrote 24 Preludes and Fugues. They are masterful!

Will be listening to more Russian composers in future. Recommendations for: Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, etc. are welcome. 

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Watching Mstislav Rostropovich give the first performance of Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 2  No.2 Op.126. A dark and exciting work!

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Dmitri Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57.

Amazed by the depth of Shostakovich’s music. It’s striking what this man accomplished under the chokehold of Soviet Communism, constantly under threat of falling out of favour with Stalin. 

Shostakovich’s music represents the power of free expression and thought. 

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiM735GgU7k)

[slashofblueceramics]

Late night turned into early morning. Unloaded yesterday's firing this morning. Then loaded today's firing this morning. My saint like husband who hates ceramics, will be in his studio, painting, listening to loud scary Russian classical music, annnnd running my kiln for me today. 😃Flipping switches, closing peep holes, and taking Katy style notes while I go to bed now. Sooooo sleeeeeeepy Thank you @dankestlerartist ❤️ .... .... .... #ceramics #pottery #dishes #kiln #queenanneslace #handbuild #mug #slashofblue #russianclassicalmusic