Shostakovich - First Dance from Three Fantastic Dances (arr. by Glickman) - David Oistrakh and Frida Bauer | Legendary Musicians

Celebrating Shostakovich today, with Folk Dances, as the composer was born on this day in 1906. #JustReleased -- Folk Dances by Dmitri Shostakovich, edited by H. Robert Reynolds. Performed by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band on April 24, 2024. Recorded at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, Va. | "The President's Own" United States Marine Band

A genius under pressure 🎼✨ 🎂Happy Birthday to Dmitri Shostakovich, whose music burned bright even under the weight of censorship. Directed by Reiner Moritz and narrated by the late John Hurt, "Dmitri Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces" explores the composer’s turbulent life, from Soviet suppression to quiet defiance. Rare footage, expert insights, and stirring performances by Valery Gergiev, Daniil Trifonov, and the Borodin Quartet bring his story vividly to life. Watch the full documentary now