D. Shostakovich 24 Preludes, Op. 34. Preludes 12-16

Tribute to Dmitri Shostakovich's 120th birth anniversary, honoring his monumental legacy as one of the defining Russian and Soviet composers of the 20th century. Dmitri Shostakovich’s 24 Preludes, Op. 34 (composed in 1932–1933) are praised by critics as brilliant, sharply characterized miniatures that capture the composer’s signature blend of biting irony, neoclassical flair, and deep melancholy.