Behind the Music: Shostakovich's Symphony No. 11 "The Year 1905"

The BSO and Andris Nelsons continue their multi-year survey of the complete Shostakovich symphonies with his Symphony No. 11, which the BSO has never performed. Conceived to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first, failed Russian Revolution (thus the nickname The Year 1905), it was completed in 1957 and earned Shostakovich the prestigious Lenin Prize, a sign of considerable official approval. In keeping with its subject matter, the symphony makes extensive reference to Russian revolutionary songs.
Performed September 28- Oct. 3, 2017 in Symphony Hall.
Video produced by Anthony Princiotti.