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Dmitri Shostakovich Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Dmitri Shostakovich was an artist active in the fields of symphonies and string quartets, and is counted worldwide among the greatest composers of art music in the 20th century.

While he was highly acclaimed as a symphonic composer, he also released a fair number of popular pieces.

He is also known as a composer who struggled during the Soviet era with the gap between the music he wanted to create and the music demanded by the regime.

This time, we present a ranking of Dmitri Shostakovich’s most popular works!

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Dmitri Shostakovich Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
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1AcrobatDmitri Shostakovich
AcrobatDmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
Composed numerous songs that reflect the worldview of his homeland, Russia.
2marchDmitri Shostakovich
marchDmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
A composer who was active in the Soviet Union in the 20th century and…
3Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67Dmitri Shostakovich
Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67Dmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
One of the composers who represent the 20th century, …
4Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57Dmitri Shostakovich
Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57Dmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
The great Russian composer Dmitri Shostak...
5Song of the ForestDmitri Shostakovich
Song of the ForestDmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
The hidden anguish behind music that glorifies the Soviet system
6Festive OvertureDmitri Shostakovich
Festive OvertureDmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
‘…’ composed by Dmitri Shostakovich
724 Preludes, Op. 34: No. 24 in D minorDmitri Shostakovich
24 Preludes, Op. 34: No. 24 in D minorDmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
When you hear “24 Preludes,” you probably think of Frédéric…
824 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87: No. 15 in D-flat majorDmitri Shostakovich
24 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87: No. 15 in D-flat majorDmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
Dmitri Shostakovich’s “...
9Suite for Two Pianos in F-sharp minor, Op. 6Dmitri Shostakovich
Suite for Two Pianos in F-sharp minor, Op. 6Dmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
The Russian composer Dmitri Shostako...
10Three Fantastic Dances, Op. 5Dmitri Shostakovich
Three Fantastic Dances, Op. 5Dmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
One of the great composers of the 20th century, Dmitri...
11Children’s Album, Op. 69: No. 1 ‘March’Dmitri Shostakovich
Children's Album, Op. 69: No. 1 'March'Dmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
Dmitrii Sho..., a renowned Russian composer,
12Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40Dmitri Shostakovich
Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40Dmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
‘…’ composed by Dmitri Shostakovich
13Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 12Dmitri Shostakovich
Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 12Dmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
A great composer who epitomized the Soviet era, …
14Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 61Dmitri Shostakovich
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 61Dmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
Mr. Dmitri Shostakovich's hand...
15Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 35Dmitri Shostakovich
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 35Dmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
Dmitri Shostakovich, a symphonic composer who epitomized the 20th century, ...
16Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major, Op. 102Dmitri Shostakovich
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major, Op. 102Dmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
Domi, praised as the greatest composer of the 20th century, ...
17Waltz No. 2 (Second Waltz)Dmitri Shostakovich
Waltz No. 2 (Second Waltz)Dmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
Soviet Union’s renowned composer Dmitrii Shchostakovich…
18Symphony No. 8 in C minorDmitri Shostakovich
Symphony No. 8 in C minorDmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
Dmitrii, famous for his symphonies and string quartets...
19Doll’s DanceDmitri Shostakovich
Doll's DanceDmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
The Russian composer Dmitri Shostako...
20String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110Dmitri Shostakovich
String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110Dmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
A pianist and composer who represents Russia…
21Funeral March in Memory of the Victims of the RevolutionDmitri Shostakovich
Funeral March in Memory of the Victims of the RevolutionDmitri Shostakovichplay_arrow
One of the representative composers of the 20th century, Domí…
22Symphony No. 5 “Revolution”Dmitri Shostakovich
Symphony No. 5 “Revolution”Dmitri Shostakovich
Music that survived the Stalin era