110th anniversary of birth of composer Dmitry Shostakovich celebrated this year

26 сентября 2016

It has recently been found out that genus Dmitry Shostakovich has genealogical roots on the Belarusian land. For the first time a concert was organized in the homeland of his ancestors in the village Shemetava, Myadel district, with participation of students and teachers of the Academy of Music.

The music of the great genius of the 20th century Dmitri Shostakovich was performed in the church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The concert was dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the famous composer.

Dmitry Shostakovich’s works are part of the golden fund of world musical art.