Dmitri Shostakovich

Soviet composer and pianist (1906-1975)

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Biography

Nationality

Russian Empire

Gender

male

Date of birth

September 12, 1906

Occupation

classical composer, choreographer, pianist, politician, jazz musician, university teacher, librettist, music educator, composer, director, screenwriter

Place of birth

Saint Petersburg

Country of birth

Russia

Date of death

August 9, 1975 (68 years)