Public Talk The Legacy Of Dmitri Shostakovich

Shostakovich’s relationship with Baku forms part of a wider cultural history shaped by artistic exchange, musical traditions and the lives of remarkable musicians. His work, created against a complex historical and political backdrop, continues to raise enduring questions about the relationship between art and power, individual expression and the realities of its time.

Bringing together historical insight and musical perspective, the conversation will explore Shostakovich’s place in Baku’s cultural history and consider how his music continues to resonate across generations.