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- HISTORIC POSTER REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1976 Dmitri Shostakovich Poster Matte. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order posters are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic poster is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage posters look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality poster print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper posters. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality poster paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1976 Dimitrii Shostakovich Poster Print. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic poster and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our posters are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each poster is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed poster.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old posters have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance posters while keeping its historical character. All our posters are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage posters and we know you will too.
Additional Information
One year after his passing, this captivating image of the iconic Russian composer and pianist Dmitri Shostakovich, with its unique style and distinctive aesthetic, serves as a powerful testament to his artistic legacy. Shostakovich's influence on the world of classical music in the twentieth century is profound, with his work noted for its sharp contrasts and ambivalent tonality, heavily influenced by neoclassicism and the romantic works of Gustav Mahler, which he studied in his youth.
Shostakovich's work has continued to become more popular posthumously. It is among the most studied of Russian composers, mainly because of the intersection between his work and the politics of Russia, which eventually found him at odds with the government of Russia, especially under Soviet-era rule after his work was denounced in 1948 under the Zhdanov Doctrine, which impacted his career for the following years. However, he made no public statements renouncing the government during this period. Shostakovich was born in St. Petersburg and began piano lessons with his mother at nine before being admitted to the Petrograd Conservatory at thirteen under the tutelage of Alexander Glazunov, who closely monitored Shostakovich's progression and advancement.
Following his graduation, Shostakovich began touring across Russia as a concert pianist; his initial performances were met with excellent receptions that frustrated the young composer. However, his reputation and original compositions gained significant popularity nationwide over the following years.
