Dmitri Shostakovich

Dmitri Shostakovich

Known For

Sound

Born

September 25, 1906

Died

August 9, 1975 (aged 68)

Birthplace

Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]

Biography

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975) was a Soviet composer. He was regarded throughout his life as one of the major composers of the 20th century.