Why talk about Shostakovich 

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Why is Shostakovich so important for the history of music in the XX century? How did Shostakovich's relationship to Soviet culture change over his lifetime? What was his musical reputation abroad, especially in the United States, and how has that evolved since his death, and the collapse of the USSR? Soviet culture expert Harlow Robinson (Northeastern U) tells about his life-long fascination with Shostakovich and lists several reasons to talk about this intriguing composer.
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