Shostakovich
Shostakovich: a Russian, soviet-era composer who wrote one of my favorite pieces.
For me, Piano Concerto #1 in C minor is the best. I like the stark contrast between the very haunting/sad parts and the sections which are joyous or carefree.
Anyone else like Shostakovich (or perhaps a different Russian composer..?) ?
As an aside, I find this quote from him (as he was nearing the end of his life) interesting:
"Target achieved so far: 75% (right leg broken, left leg broken, right hand defective). All I need to do now is wreck the left hand and then 100% of my extremities will be out of order."
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