Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975) |
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Dmitri Shostakovich, one of Russian culture's most acclaimed intellectuals who was censored under the dictatorship of Joseph Stalin, was an internationally recognized composer whose music was in over 100 films. He was born Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich on September 25, 1906, in St. Petersburg, Russia. He was the second of three children of Dmitri ...
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Died:(age 68) in Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Russia] |
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Soundtrack (156 credits)
Soundtrack (156 credits)
2020
The Queen's Gambit
(TV Mini-Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- End Game
(2020)
... (writer: "String Quartet No. 3 in F Major, Op. 73: IV. Adagio" - uncredited)
2018
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
(Video Game) (writer: "Unfounded Revenge / Smashing Song of Praise (Brawl)")
2018
The Romanoffs
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Royal We
(2018)
... (writer: "Lieutenant Kije Suite IV, Troika")
2018
The Heart Dances - the journey of The Piano: the ballet
(Documentary) (writer: "Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op.102, Andante")
2018
Altered Carbon
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- In a Lonely Place
(2018)
... (writer: "Jazz Suite, Waltz 2 (1924)")
2017
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Hero or Hate Crime?
(2017)
... (music: "Finale" (from "Piano Trio No. 2"))
2016
The Rehearsal
(writer: "Jazz Suite No. 2: VI. Waltz 2" (as Waltz 2 from Jazz Suite No. 2) - as Shostakovich)
2016
Peter von Bagh
(Documentary) (performer: "Teema elokuvasta Ovad op. 97 pianolle") / (writer: "Teema elokuvasta Ovad op. 97 pianolle")
2015
Me and Kaminski
(writer: "Suite NR.2 Fur Jazz-Orchester. Walzer NR.2" - as Dmitri Schostakowitsch)
2015
Mr. Robot
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- eps1.9_zer0-day.avi
(2015)
... (writer: "Jazz Suite No. 2: VI. Waltz 2 - Part 6/8")
2015
The Heroes of Evil
(writer: "Sinfonia No. 8 in C Minor Op. 65, Stalingrad: Allegro non troppo")
2015
Chef's Table
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Massimo Bottura
(2015)
... (writer: "Two Pieces for String Quartet - II. Polka")
2014
Acte institucional de l'Onze de Setembre
(TV Special) (writer: "Quartet de corda núm. 3, Op. 73, III Allegro non troppo")
2014
Fleming
(TV Mini-Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.1
(2014)
... (writer: "Jazz Suite, Waltz 2" - uncredited)
2013
El complex de Stradivarius
(TV Movie documentary) (writer: "Concert per a violí i orquestra núm.1, 1r moviment")
2013
Seduced and Abandoned
(Documentary) (writer: "Suite for Variety Orchestra, Waltz 2", "Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47, Allegro non troppo", "Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47, Allegretto", "Suite for Variety Orchestra, Waltz 1")
2012
Die Harald Schmidt Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Show #77
(2012)
... (writer: "Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor, Op. 40")
2012
Erlebnis Österreich
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Girtlers Unterwelt - Im Bann der Randkulturen
(2012)
... (writer: "Suite No. 2 for Jazz Orchestra: Second Waltz" - uncredited)
2012
Universum
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Unsichtbare Welten - Im Reich der Superzeitlupe
(2012)
... (writer: "Suite No. 2 for Jazz Orchestra: Second Waltz" - uncredited)
2012
Colburn Concert Series
(TV Series documentary) (music - 1 episode)
- Colburn Orchestra Live - Shostakovich and Brahms
(2012)
... (music: "Festive Overture In A Major, Op. 96 (1954)", "Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 107 (1959)")
2012
La baie d'Alger
(TV Movie) (writer: "Symphonie n°5 en Ré mineur op. 47 - Largo" - as D. Shostakovich)
2011
Mongrels
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Marion and the Myocardial Infarction
(2011)
... (writer: "Jazz Suite, Waltz 2" - uncredited)
2011
Our Jewish Roots
(TV Series documentary) (1 episode)
- Ruth: Your People Shall Be My People (Part 1 of 8) - The Covering
(2011)
... ("Piano Concerto No. 2 in F: Il Andante")
2011
The Bolshoi Ballet: Live From Moscow - Bolchoï, une renaissance Gala de réouverture
(TV Special) ("(Extrait de) L'Age d'or")
2010
An Ordinary Execution
(writer: "Symphony No 12 The Year 1917, Opus 112", "Concerto No 2 for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 102", "The Gadfly", "Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, Opus 107: Moderato")
2009
Boys Over Flowers
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #1.3
(2009)
... (writer: "The Second Waltz")
- Episode #1.2
(2009)
... (writer: "Waltz #2" - uncredited)
2008
On Any Saturday
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Pkudey
(2008)
... (writer: "Sonata for cello & piano in D minor Op. 40")
- Mishpatim
(2008)
... (writer: "Sonata for cello & piano in D minor Op. 40")
2008
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
(Video Game) (writer: "Unfounded Revenge / Smashing Song of Praise (Brawl)")
2007
Miss Gulag
(Documentary) (writer: "String Quartet Nr. 6, 3d. Movement: Lento attacato" f, "String Quartet Nr. 3 in F Op. 73m 4th. Movement: Adagio attacato")
2006
One Symphony Place: A World Premiere Live from Music City
(TV Special) (writer: "Festival Overture, Opus 96" (aka "Festive Overture"))
2003
Presence
(Documentary) (writer: "Quartet, strings, No. 5, op. 92, B-flat major", "Quartet, strings, No. 8, Op 110, C minor", "Kvartett, stråkar, nr 10, op. 118, Ass-dur", "Kvartett, stråkar, nr 11, op 122, f-moll", "Kvartett, stråkar, nr 15, op 144, ess-moll")
2002
Arena
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Meet the Dead Ringers
(2002)
... (writer: "Symphony No. 4")
2002
Los 5 Faust de F.W. Murnau
(Video documentary) (writer: "Symphony No.1 - Allegretto" - uncredited)
2002
Blue Moon
(music: "Waltz 2 from Jazz Suite #2 (Suite for Promenade Orchestra)") / (writer: "Waltz 2 from Jazz Suite #2 (Suite for Promenade Orchestra)")
2001
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Champagne for One: Part 2
(2001)
... (writer: "Jazz Suite No. 2 (Suite for Promenade Orchestra), VI - Waltz 2" - uncredited)
- Champagne for One: Part 1
(2001)
... (writer: "Jazz Suite No. 2 (Suite for Promenade Orchestra), VI - Waltz 2" - uncredited)
1998
Frank Lloyd Wright
(Documentary) ("24 Preludes, Op. 34 No. 12, 18, and 21", "Preludes and Fugues Op. 87")
1994-1997
Legend of the Galactic Heroes
(TV Series) (writer - 17 episodes)
- The Golden Lion Flag (Goldenlöwe) Loses Its Light
(1997)
... (writer: "Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10: I. Allegretto - Allegro non troppo", "Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65: I. Adagio - Allegro non troppo", "Symphony No. 9 in E flat major, Op. 70: IV. Largo", "Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93: I. Moderato", "Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93: III. Allegretto")
- Bloodthirsty Maiden (Brünnhilde)
(1997)
... (writer: "Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10: II. Allegro", "Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47: I. Moderato", "Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47: IV. Allegro non troppo", "Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54: I. Largo", "Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65: I. Adagio - Allegro non troppo", "Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65: IV. Largo", "Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93: I. Moderato", "Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93: IV. Andante - Allegro")
- The Crimson Star Road
(1997)
... (writer: "Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65: III. Allegro non troppo")
- For Peace, Via Bloodshed
(1997)
... (writer: "Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65: II. Allegretto", "Symphony No. 15 in A major, Op. 141: IV. Adagio - Allegretto")
- Live by the Sword...
(1996)
... (writer: "Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54: III. Presto")
1997
Marthe
(writer: "String Quartet N°4 in D major, opus 83", "String Quartet N°6 in G major, opus 101")
1996
Le violon de Rothschild
(arranger: "Rothschild's Violin" (one-act opera),) / (writer: "Lullaby", from the suite From Jewish Folk Poetry)
1996
The X-Files
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Terma
(1996)
... (writer: "Piano Trio No 2, 3rd Movement")
1996
Decisive Weapons
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- T34: Queen of Tanks
(1996)
... (writer: "Symphony No. 7 Leningrad")
1995
Marsalis on Music
(TV Series) (1 episode)
- Tackling the Monster: Marsalis on Practice
(1995)
... ("Cadenza from Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat")
1994
Rapport fra Nr. 24
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Oslogjengen i kamp
(1994)
... (writer: "Strykekvartett nr. 8")
- Motstanden skjerpes
(1994)
... (writer: "Strykekvartett nr. 8")
- Mannen med sykkelen
(1994)
... (writer: "Strykekvartett nr. 8")
1992
Toutes peines confondues
(music: "String Quartet No. 3", "String Quartet No. 5", "String Quartet No. 7", "String Quartet No. 8", "String Quartet No. 11", "String Quartet No. 12", "String Quartet No. 15")
1990
Screen One
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Frankenstein's Baby
(1990)
... (music: "String Quartet No 8 In C" - uncredited)
1987
Hamlet Goes Business
(writer: "Symphony No. 11 in G minor/Sinfonia nro 11 g-molli op. 103", "Symphony No. 7 in C major/Sinfonia nro 7 C-duuri op. 60 ('Leningrad')")
1984
Ever Decreasing Circles
(TV Series) (writer: "Prelude No. 15" from "Twenty-four Preludes, Op. 34")
1980
Cosmos
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean
(1980)
... (writer: "Symphony No. 11, Mvmt. 1" - uncredited)
1975
Rollerball
(writer: "Symphony No. 8: First Movement", "Symphony No. 5: Third Movement", "Symphony No. 5: Fourth Movement" - uncredited)
1973
Monty Python's Flying Circus
(TV Series) (1 episode)
- Dennis Moore
(1973)
... ("Symphony No. 12, final movement")
1972
Doomwatch
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Fire and Brimstone
(1972)
... (writer: "The Execution of Stepan Razin" - uncredited)
1968
The Bell Telephone Hour
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Man Who Dances: Edward Villella
(1968)
... (writer: "Ballet Suite No. 2 - II. Adagio (from 'The Limpid Stream')")
1967
Masterworks
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Shostakovich Piano Quintet
(1967)
... (writer: "Piano Quintet in G Minor, opus 57")
1961
Quand le chat n'est pas là...
(TV Short) (music: "Symphonie n°9 en Mi bémol majeur op.70 - Allegro")
1957
Susan's Show
(TV Series) (writer: "Ballet Suite No. 1 - Waltz-Scherzo" (arranged from Act II of "The Bolt", scene "Kozelkov Pantomime and Boris and Olga Pantomime") - uncredited)
1953
Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- 1984
(1953)
... (writer: "Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op.60 'Leningrad'", "Symphony No. 5 in D minor (3rd Movement)")
1948
The Iron Curtain
(music: "Symphony No. 5, Op. 47", "Symphony No. 6, Op. 53", "Symphony No. 1, Op. 10")
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He was composer for the ballet, "Fete Noire," in the Dance Theatre of Harlem company production at the Spoleto Festival in Spoleto, Italy. Arthur Mitchell was choreographer. Bernard Johnson was scenery and costume designer. Fred Barry was lighting designer. Craig Sheppard was pianist. Isaiah Jackson was conductor.Publicity Listings:
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Dmitri Chostakovitch | D.Shostakovich | Dmitri Schostakowitsch | D. Shostakovich | Dimitri Dimitriyevich Shostakovich | Dmitriy Shostakovich | Dmitry Shostakovich | Shostakovich | Dimitri Shostakovitch | the composer
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