The Ultimate Shostakovich Symphony No
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The Ultimate Shostakovich Symphony No

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When was Symphony No. 7 by Dmitri Shostakovich premiered?

  • March 5th, 1943
  • June 22nd, 1941
  • March 5th, 1942 (correct)
  • December 1941
  • What was the first strategic goal of the German forces during the surprise invasion of the Western Soviet Union?

  • To capture Moscow
  • To capture St. Petersburg (Leningrad (correct)
  • To capture Minsk
  • To capture Kiev
  • What did Shostakovich say about Symphony No. 7 late in life?

  • It is music about the German invasion of Leningrad
  • It is music about fascism
  • It is music about the Russian Revolution
  • It is music about tyranny and totalitarianism (correct)
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    "Test Your Knowledge of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 7: A Musical Symbol of Russian Resistance to Nazi Fascism" - Take this quiz to dive deeper into the historical and cultural significance of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 7, dedicated to the citizens of Leningrad during World War II. Test your knowledge of the composer's inspiration, the impact of the German invasion on Leningrad, and the powerful themes and motifs within the music itself. Perfect for music enthusiasts

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