Dmitry Shostakovich Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Dmitry Shostakovich 25/09/1906   -   09/08/1975

Dmitry Shostakovich Introduction:

Dmitri Shostakovich was a famous Russian composer and pianist, who is remembered for his dramatic symphonies. Read this biography to know his birthday, childhood, achievements, family life and timeline.

Dmitry Shostakovich Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Composers
  • Died At Age: 68
  • Sun Sign: Libra
  • Also Known As: Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich
  • Born In: Saint Petersburg
  • Famous As: Composer
  • Political Ideology: Communist
  • Spouse/Ex-: Irina Antonovna Shostakovich, Irina Antonovna Shostakovich (m. 1962–1975), Margarita Kainova (m. 1956–1960), Nina Vassilyevna Varzar (m. 1932–1954)
  • Father: Dmitri Boleslavovich Shostakovich
  • Mother: Sofiya Vasilievna Kokoulina
  • Children:
    1. Galina
    2. Maxim
  • Died On: August 9, 1975
  • Place Of Death: Moscow
  • City: Saint Petersburg, Russia
  • Education: Saint Petersburg Conservatory
  • Bio: Dmitri Shostakovich Was A Famous Russian Composer And Pianist, Who Is Remembered For His Dramatic Symphonies. Read This Biography To Know His Birthday, Childhood, Achievements, Family Life And Timeline.