Dmitri Shostakovich. Sonata for Viola (1981)

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.

Released Jan. 1, 1981 77 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Music

Keywords: tmdb.biography, imdb.russia, aspectratio.1-33-1

Production Companies: Leningrad Documentary Film Studio

Country: Soviet Union
Production Country: Soviet Union
Languages: Russian