“A great piece of music is beautiful regardless of how it is performed.”
Quote by Dmitri Shostakovich
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Dmitri Shostakovich
Dmitri Shostakovich was a Soviet composer of the 20th century, renowned for his unique musical style that merged neoclassicism with elements of modernism. He composed 15 symphonies, 15 string quartets, and many other works, which have had a significant impact on the world of classical music. more
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