Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 - 1975)

Born:
September 25, 1906 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]

Died:
August 9, 1975(age 68)

About:
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975) was a Soviet composer. He was regarded throughout his life as one of the major composers of the 20th century.