Shostakovich - Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 - 1st Movement (1 of 2)

Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 dedicated to the city of Leningrad was completed on 27 December 1941. In its time, the symphony was extremely popular in both Russia and the West as a symbol of resistance and defiance to Nazi totalitarianism and militarism. Still today it is regarded as the major musical testament of the 25 million Soviet citizens who lost their lives in World War II due to the German invasion. It is played at the Leningrad Cemetery where half a million victims of The 900-days Siege of Leningrad are buried. As a condemnation of the German invasion of the Soviet Union, the piece is particularly representative of the political responsibilities that Shostakovich felt he had for the state, regardless of the conflicts and criticisms he faced throughout his career with Soviet censors and Joseph Stalin.

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[TheFlyingFoodTester]

Shostakovich is awesome. Period.

[procspec]

beautifu

[BlutoUSN]

The good thing about being in Japan right now is that I get your uploads as I'm getting ready for work...What an amazing way to start my day! Thanks for this wonderful post!...

[alexsuperblackops]

this simphony is really beautiful,, incredible

[Tuck213]

YES! Thanks a lot! I love that symphony :D