Leningrad première of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7
The Leningrad première of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7 took place on 9 August 1942 during the Second World War. It was performed by the surviving musicians of the Lenedrad Radio Orchestra, supplemented with military performers. The symphony was broadcast to the German lines by loudspeaker as a form of psychological warfare. Reunion concerts featuring surviving musicians were convened in 1964...