Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich was born on September 25, 1906, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. His family was musically inclined; his mother, Sofia Vasilyevna Kokoulina, was a[…]

Dmitri Shostakovich, one of the most renowned composers of the 20th century, led a fascinating life filled with creativity and controversy. Here are five fun[…]