Quote by: Dmitri Shostakovich

When a man is in despair, it means that he still believes in something.


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Author Bio


  • NameDmitri Shostakovich
  • DescriptionRussian composer and pianist
  • BornSeptember 25, 1906
  • DiedAugust 9, 1975
  • CountryRussian Empire; Soviet Union
  • ProfessionComposer; Choreographer; Pianist; Politician
  • WorksSymphony No. 1; Symphony No. 10; Symphony No. 12 (Shostakovich)
  • AwardsState Stalin Prize; USSR State Prize; Order Of Lenin; Hero Of Socialist Labour; Order Of The October Revolution; People's Artist Of The USSR; Star Of People's Friendship; Großes Silbernes Ehrenzeichen Für Verdienste Um Die Republik Österreich; Léonie Sonning Music Prize