Shostakovich’s Piano Works: Masterpieces by a Giant of the Symphony
Dmitri Shostakovich, a Soviet-era composer lauded as “the greatest symphonist since Gustav Mahler” and “the greatest composer of the 20th century.”
While many of his works are marked by a heavy, brooding tone that seems to reflect the spirit of the times, he also left numerous pieces that weave in charm and quirkiness—likely influenced by his fondness for popular music and jazz.
In this article, we’ll introduce some of Shostakovich’s most popular piano works—pieces that are frequently featured in concert programs.
Playlist
| Shostakovich’s Piano Works: Masterpieces by a Giant of the Symphony | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Children’s Album, Op. 69: No. 1 ‘March’Dmitri Shostakovich | play_arrow | Shostakovich’s works for children |
| 2east | Doll’s DanceDmitri Shostakovich | play_arrow | A friendly collection of ballet excerpts by Shostakovich |
| 3east | AcrobatDmitri Shostakovich | play_arrow | Shostakovich’s piano piece, a masterpiece brimming with a sense of speed |
| 4east | 24 Preludes, Op. 34: No. 24 in D minorDmitri Shostakovich | play_arrow | Shostakovich’s 24 Preludes were composed with Chopin as a reference. |
| 5east | Three Fantastic Dances, Op. 5Dmitri Shostakovich | play_arrow | A masterful dance piece from Shostakovich’s student days |
| 6east | Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major, Op. 102Dmitri Shostakovich | play_arrow | A joyous concerto that Shostakovich gifted to his son |
| 7east | Waltz No. 2 (Second Waltz)Dmitri Shostakovich | play_arrow | Shostakovich’s Masterpiece, Waltz No. 2 |
| 8east | 24 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87: No. 15 in D-flat majorDmitri Shostakovich | play_arrow | Shostakovich’s highly difficult Prelude and Fugue |
| 9east | Suite for Two Pianos in F-sharp minor, Op. 6Dmitri Shostakovich | play_arrow | Shostakovich’s masterful piano suite composed at age 16 |
| 10east | Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 12Dmitri Shostakovich | play_arrow | Shostakovich’s innovative piano sonata |
| 11east | Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 61Dmitri Shostakovich | play_arrow | Shostakovich’s Masterpiece, Piano Sonata No. 2 |
| 12east | Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67Dmitri Shostakovich | play_arrow | Shostakovich’s wartime masterpiece |
| 13east | Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57Dmitri Shostakovich | play_arrow | A masterpiece of Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet |
| 14east | Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 35Dmitri Shostakovich | play_arrow | Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 1 |
| 15east | Funeral March in Memory of the Victims of the RevolutionDmitri Shostakovich | play_arrow | Funeral March for Shostakovich |


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