September 25th is Dmitry Shostakovich’s birthday. On this day Valery Gergiev, Denis Matsuev and the Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra will pay tribute to the great composer’s genius with a concert of his works. Dmitry Shostakovich (25 September 1906 – 9 August 1975) Symphony No.8 Piano Concerto No.1 Soloist—Denis Matsuev (piano) Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra Conductor—Valery Gergiev |