Music for Listeners: Dmitri Shostakovich

Join lifelong classical music enthusiast David Oesper for an in-depth chronological exploration of the life and music of Dmitri Shostakovich, Saturdays January 4 through February 8, 2025 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at the Donna R. Liggins Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave. in Tucson. The six-week course is open to high school students and adults and will be taught from a listening enjoyment rather than a music theory perspective. If you are interested in attending or for more information, please contact the instructor at [doesper@icloud.com](http://mailto:doesper@icloud.com). Cost will be $20, payable at the first or second class.

Class 1, January 4
1906-1934 Early Success

Class 2, January 11
1935-1938 Crisis and Resolution

Class 3, January 18
1939-1945 The War Years

Class 4, January 25
1946-1957 Dichotomy; Life After Stalin

Class 5, February 1
1957-1964 Ghosts from the Past

Class 6, February 8
1965-1975 The Last Great Symphonist

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