Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975)

B. Kustodiev. The portrait of Mitya Shostakovich. 1919

Inscription on the canvas: “To my litlle friend Mitya from the author.

September, 1919”

Among Shostakovich’s Among Shostakovich’s musical pieces are:musical pieces are:• Symphonies• Operas• Ballets• Piano, violin and cello concertos• Cantatas• Oratories• String quartets • Preludes• Fugues for piano• Chamber & vocal music