Dmitri Shostakovich
Known For: Sound
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: September 25, 1906
Day of Death: August 9, 1975 (69 years old)
Place of Birth: Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975) was a Soviet composer. He was regarded throughout his life as one of the major composers of the 20th century.