Decoding Shostakovich

Explore Shostakovich’s Relationship with the BSO
Explore the decades long relationship that started with Serge Koussevitzky in the 1940s and continues to Andris Nelsons and the BSO today.

Now Available | Shostakovich Box Set
This landmark recording of all of Shostakovich’s work is now available for purchase at Symphony Hall.


Decoding Shostakovich, Literally | Decoding Shostakovich
Apr 9, 2025 - 6:00pm

Symphonies Nos. 6 & 11, The Year 1905 | Decoding Shostakovich
Apr 10, 2025 - 7:30pm
Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

Cello Concerto No. 1 with Yo-Yo Ma | Decoding Shostakovich
Apr 11, 2025 - 8:00pm
Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

Music Diplomacy and U.S.-Soviet Cultural Exchanges | Decoding Shostakovich
Apr 15, 2025 - 6:00pm
ASEAN Auditorium at The Fletcher School (Tufts University), Medford, MA

Mitsuko Uchida plays Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 | Decoding Shostakovich
Apr 17, 2025 - 7:30pm
Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

Mitsuko Uchida plays Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 | Decoding Shostakovich
Apr 18, 2025 - 1:30pm
Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

Mitsuko Uchida plays Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 | Decoding Shostakovich
Apr 19, 2025 - 8:00pm
Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

Shostakovich in Soviet Cinema | Decoding Shostakovich
Apr 23, 2025 - 6:30pm
Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline, MA

Symphony No. 6 & Stravinsky Symphony of Psalms | Decoding Shostakovich
Apr 26, 2025 - 8:00pm
Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

Symphony No. 6 & Stravinsky Symphony of Psalms | Decoding Shostakovich
Apr 27, 2025 - 2:00pm
Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

Judaism in the Soviet Union | Decoding Shostakovich
Apr 30, 2025 - 6:00pm
The Vilna Shul, Boston, MA

Symphony No. 8 & Violin Concerto No. 1 with Baiba Skride | Decoding Shostakovich
May 2, 2025 - 1:30pm
Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

Symphony No. 8 & Violin Concerto No. 1 with Baiba Skride | Decoding Shostakovich
May 3, 2025 - 8:00pm
Symphony Hall, Boston, MA

Form and Function: The Legacy of Brutalism | Decoding Shostakovich
May 7, 2025 - 6:00pm
Boston City Hall, Lobby, Boston, MA