Which of Shostakovich’s symphonies made the audience cry?
Question by Fromage: Which of Shostakovich’s symphonies made the audience cry at its premiere?
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Answer by Debra B The fifth symphony
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kyfizzsays
Yes it was the Fifth Symphony; it was because the Soviet leaders thought it was a good traditional work at last, though the 8th String Quartet is my favourite, closely followed by the 4th!
kyfizz says
Yes it was the Fifth Symphony; it was because the Soviet leaders thought it was a good traditional work at last, though the 8th String Quartet is my favourite, closely followed by the 4th!