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Dmitri Shostakovich

Symphony no. 13 in B flat minor, op. 113, "Babi Yar"

Op. 113

Composed 1962

Orchestral

The Symphony No. 13 in B♭ minor, Op. 113 for bass soloist, bass chorus, and large orchestra was composed by Dmitri Shostakovich in 1962. It consists of five movements, each a setting of a Yevgeny Yevtushenko poem that describes aspects of Soviet history and life. Although the symphony is commonly referred to by the nickname Babi Yar, no such subtitle is designated in Shostakovich's manuscript score.

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Movements

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  2. Babi Yar: Adagio · 15–18 minutes
  3. Humour: Allegretto · 8–9 minutes
  4. In the Store: Adagio · 10–13 minutes
  5. Fears: Largo · 11–13 minutes
  6. Career: Allegretto · 11–13 minutes

Elsewhere

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