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Work: Moscow, Cheryomushki (Cherrytown)

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ComposerShostakovich, Dmitri (1906-1975)
PeriodEarly 20th century
Year1958
Work typeOpera / Oratorio
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Head on down to DNO’s Cherry Town, the coolest kids on the block

Alexander de Jong, Nina van Essen, Ella Taylor, Michael Wilmering, Leòn Ali Çifteci © Dutch National Opera | Rahi Rezvani

Jakop Ahlbom’s updated vision of Shostakovich’s neglected operetta Moscow, Cheryomushki for Dutch National Opera in collaboration with ISH Dance collection is a riot of fun

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NY Phil gives voice to the many facets of Shostakovich and Prokofiev

Santtu-Matias Rouvali conducts the New York Philharmonic © Brandon Patoc
Wit, tragedy, and the weight of history in Santtu-Matias Rouvali's program of Prokofiev and Shostakovich at the Wu Tsai Theater. 
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From frivolity to tragedy: a Philharmonia triptych from Soviet Russia

Jess Gillam © Robin Clewley
Music from Prokofiev's ballet Romeo and Juliet makes for a fine second half to this Philharmonia matinee, led by Santtu-Matias Rouvali. 
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