Dmitri Shostakovich - Symphony No. 5 - Finale

The Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47, by Dmitri Shostakovich is a work for orchestra composed between April and July 1937. Its first performance was on November 21, 1937, in Leningrad by the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra under Yevgeny Mravinsky. The premiere was a huge success and received an ovation that lasted well over half an hour. ▶️ More from Shostakovich: 🔔 Subscribe to The Wicked North for the very best in classical music: #ClassicalMusic #Shostakovich