Shostakovich Symphony No. 2

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:symphony
gptkbp:arrangements arranged for various ensembles
gptkbp:artistic_influence influenced by Russian folk music
gptkbp:artistic_innovation incorporates choral elements into symphonic form
gptkbp:audience popular among audiences
evokes strong emotional responses
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Dmitri_Shostakovich
gptkbp:critical_analysis analyzed for its political undertones
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced later composers
gptkbp:cultural_significance reflects Soviet ideology
gptkbp:dedication to the October Revolution
gptkbp:duration approximately 30 minutes
gptkbp:educational_use studied in music programs
gptkbp:events celebrated the 10th anniversary of the October Revolution
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:Leningrad_Philharmonic_Orchestra
gptkbp:historical_context post-revolutionary Russia
gptkbp:historical_impact reflects the cultural climate of the 1920s
gptkbp:historical_legacy remains influential in contemporary music
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shostakovich Symphony No. 2
gptkbp:influenced_artists symphonic choral works
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Russian_Revolution
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:socialist_realism
gptkbp:instruments strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, voices
gptkbp:involved_forces soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, bass, choir, orchestra
gptkbp:key B major
gptkbp:legacy remains a staple in orchestral repertoire
gptkbp:movement gptkb:4
gptkbp:music_style sonata form
combines traditional and modern elements
gptkbp:notable_collaborations collaborated with prominent soloists
gptkbp:notable_conductors gptkb:Bernstein
gptkbp:notable_features gptkb:Choral_finale
gptkbp:notable_performances performed at major music festivals
performed during significant anniversaries
gptkbp:notable_production premiered in the Soviet Union
gptkbp:notable_recordings conducted by Herbert von Karajan
gptkbp:orchestration large orchestra
gptkbp:performance varied interpretations by conductors
performed in various international venues
gptkbp:performance_tradition frequently performed in concert halls
gptkbp:performers orchestras worldwide
gptkbp:premiere_date 1927-01-05
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:Leningrad
gptkbp:record_label recorded by major classical labels
gptkbp:recordings multiple interpretations available
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Shostakovich_Symphony_No._1
gptkbp:significance political statement
gptkbp:style Soviet classical music
gptkbp:text based on a poem by Alexander Blok
gptkbp:thematic_element patriotism
explores themes of hope and struggle
gptkbp:theme celebration of the revolution
gptkbp:year_composed gptkb:1927