Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad
An account of Dmitri Shostakovich composing his Seventh Symphony during the Siege of Leningrad in World War II.
About This Book
This book explores the life of composer Dmitri Shostakovich during one of the most difficult periods in history.
It examines the siege of Leningrad and the role of music and art amid conflict and hardship.
The narrative connects personal experience with broader historical events of World War II.
Readers gain insight into the challenges faced by artists under extreme conditions.
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