The Enigmatic Shostakovich 5/7/22 SBSO
May 7, 2022
8:00 PM
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
This program is devoted to music by the Soviet composer, Dmitri Shostakovich, who often infused his music with personal and political significance.
The Chamber Symphony is a musical obituary he composed for himself in 1960 when he was sick and reluctantly becoming a member of the Communist Party. it summarizes his musical life by including many references to his earlier compositions. Symphony no.9 marks the end of World War II and the Soviets' victory over the Nazis in 1945.His friend, the cellist, Mstislav Rostropovich, had long wanted Shostakovich to write a concerto for him, but was warned that if he asked, Shostakovich would refuseInformation regarding COVID-19:
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By visiting the Temple Theatre, renters and all guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
As the State of Michigan enters the COVID-19 Recovery Phase, the Temple Theatre is moving to a “masks suggested” policy versus the previous“masks required” policy of recent months. Specific events may still have requirements based on the artist or touring group’s requirements. Please visit event pages for information on COVID-19 precautions for individual events. The Temple Theatre reserves the right to modify COVID-19 policies to comply with mandates or to help ensure the safety and well-being of its patrons should conditions change.. His silence was rewarded in 1959, and Cello Concierto no. 1 became an immediate success.
The Chamber Symphony is a musical obituary he composed for himself in 1960 when he was sick and reluctantly becoming a member of the Communist Party. it summarizes his musical life by including many references to his earlier compositions. Symphony no.9 marks the end of World War II and the Soviets' victory over the Nazis in 1945.His friend, the cellist, Mstislav Rostropovich, had long wanted Shostakovich to write a concerto for him, but was warned that if he asked, Shostakovich would refuseInformation regarding COVID-19:
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By visiting the Temple Theatre, renters and all guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
As the State of Michigan enters the COVID-19 Recovery Phase, the Temple Theatre is moving to a “masks suggested” policy versus the previous“masks required” policy of recent months. Specific events may still have requirements based on the artist or touring group’s requirements. Please visit event pages for information on COVID-19 precautions for individual events. The Temple Theatre reserves the right to modify COVID-19 policies to comply with mandates or to help ensure the safety and well-being of its patrons should conditions change.. His silence was rewarded in 1959, and Cello Concierto no. 1 became an immediate success.
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