Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola

The life and work of the great Russian composer Dmitriy Shostakovich is presented in this documentary through rare images and audios from many archives, at one time censored by the Soviet government. A brief take on his life, from his transition as an early prodigy to a first rate artist, his celebrated compositions and the final years with a declining health.

Country:

Soviet Union

Genre:

Music,

Documentary

Duration:

77 minutes

Year:

1981

Director:

Semyon Aranovich

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Company:

Studio Lendoc

Cast:

Crew:

Director

Director

Screenplay

Camera Operator

Director of Photography