University of London Symphony Orchestra - Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony

Join the University of London Symphony Orchestra for Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony conducted by John Paul Jennings! The concert will feature a special introduction from the conductor, offering insight into the historical and political context of this powerful work before the performance begins. Composed in 1937 under the shadow of Stalin’s Soviet regime, the symphony followed official denunciation of Shostakovich’s music and came at a time when artistic expression was subject to intense state scrutiny and censorship. Publicly presented as “a Soviet artist’s creative response to just criticism,” the symphony navigates the complex relationship between composer and state, balancing outward displays of triumph with moments of profound irony and struggle. Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony remains one of the twentieth century’s most powerful musical responses to life under political oppression, inviting audiences to consider what may lie beneath its seemingly victorious conclusion.

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Saturday 7th February 7.00 p.m.

ULSO - University of London Symphony Orchestra

Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony