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In Memoriam · 1906 – 1975
Dmitri Shostakovich

Person · Composer

Dmitri Shostakovich

Born
September 25, 1906
Died
Aug 9, 1975
From
Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]
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  • Music Department
  • Writer
51
Credits on file
9
Decades active
1
Awards

In short · Composed for nine decades — 51 credits.

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Biography

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975) was a Soviet composer. He was regarded throughout his life as one of the major composers of the 20th century.

Awards & Nominations

1 nomination

Academy Awards

  • Nom1961Oscar — Music (original Song Score or Adaptation Score)

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