Dmitri Shostakovich composed the in 1963 as a tribute to his visit to Kirghizstan earlier 그해. It was written to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Kirghizia's voluntary incorporation into the Russian State and premiered on November 2, 1963, in Frunze (now Bishkek). Musical Composition and Themes
Written during a period of creative recuperation following the controversial 13th Symphony ( Babi Yar ), this overture was the only original work Shostakovich completed in 1963. While it is a colorful and exuberant piece, it remains relatively rarely performed compared to his major symphonies. shostakovich_overture_on_russian_and_kirghiz_fo...
: A Kirghiz melody about a mythological creature, heard during the work's quiet, slow-tempo introduction. Dmitri Shostakovich composed the in 1963 as a
Overture on Russian and Kirghiz Folk Songs - Boosey & Hawkes heard during the work's quiet