Dmitri Shostakovich’s life was not an easy one: he lived through terribly uncertain times, and he suffered in many ways under the hand of the Soviet authorities. His compositions, which made him a very famous composer, were coded messages for his audience, and in the case of the Chamber Symphony No. 8, a retelling of his life, at his lowest point.

Come and join the LCO as we explore this incredible work, and find out how Shostakovich portrays his life through music.

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