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BBC Radio 3: Facing the Music - Dmitri Shostakovich: Staring Down the Terror

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In this episode of Facing the Music, we explore how, in 1930s USSR, Dmitri Shostakovich faced up to unimaginable fear and uncertainty – and through his music, his genius and his cunning, was ultimately able to survive. 

This episode is narrated by Michael Sheen, and features contributions from Iranian-born illustrator Nahid Kazemi, and psychologist Dr Mengyao Li. 

Period18 Feb 2025

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  • TitleDmitri Shostakovich: Staring Down the Terror
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletBBC Radio 3
    Media typeRadio
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date18/02/2025
    Producer/AuthorHannah Dean
    URLhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0027vgs
    PersonsMengyao Li
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