score study · 4 min

David Owen Norris's illustrated guide to Shostakovich Symphony No 10

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Pianist and broadcaster introduces us to some of the hidden codes that Shostakovich used in he Tenth Symphony, written after Stalin's death and portraying the tragedy, despair, terror and violence of his tenure. This video was broadcast in the live streamed performance of Symphony No 10 conducted by Gianandrea Noseda on Sunday 24 June: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXUIbQWdXhc