Season 6 · Episode 129
Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5: a symphony of bravery, intrigue, and survival
Classical Breakdown · WETA Classical
April 15, 20251h 0m
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Show Notes
Few other works in the canon occupy a place like this symphony by Dmitri Shostakovich. John Banther and Evan Keely dive into history as they show you what to listen for, Shostakovich's perilous circumstances, and what clues he could have left for all of us in the music.
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