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Reel Music: Dmitri Shostakovich

Composer Dmitri Shostakovich, 1958.
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Composer Dmitri Shostakovich, 1958.

Dmitri Shostakovich composed over 30 film scores throughout his career. One of his most beloved melodies, the Romance from The Gadfly, outshined the film it was written for. Hear why Shostakovich’s film music continues to captivate audiences on Reel Music, tonight at 9 on WSHU.

Julie Freddino is WSHU's program director. She also hosts Sunday Spotlight and produces Sunday Baroque.