Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast · Joshua Weilerstein

Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 LIVE w/ The Aalborg Symphony

October 27, 2025·1 hr·5 clips

Shostakovich hid his name and a lover's name in his 10th symphony as a musical code.

This episode analyzes Shostakovich's Symphony No. 10, exploring its autobiographical codes, political context under Stalin, and musical structure. The host discusses the symphony's ambiguity, from secret messages to its portrayal of terror and triumph, emphasizing how it reflects Shostakovich's complex life as a Soviet composer.

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