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Shostakovich Symphony No. 8
March 7, 2026 7:30pm
Program

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30pm
Mary W. Sommervold Hall, Washington Pavilion

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
Delta David Gier, Conductor
Joseph Horowitz, Scholar in Residence

Dmitri Shostakovich
(1906 - 1975)
 

Symphony No. 8

I. Adagio - Allegro non troppo
II. Allegretto
III. Allegro non troppo
IV. Allegretto

This concert is generously sponsored by
First Bank & Trust

South Dakota Public Broadcasting
Laurie Bertrand Design
University of South Dakota
Experience Sioux Falls
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Program Notes
Symphony No. 8
Dmitri Shostakovich
4Front
Augie
Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel & Convention Center
First Premier Bank
Vern Eide
Guest Artist
Joseph Horowitz
Scholar in Residence
The "New Babylon" Series

Continue exploring the tumultuous life and times of Dmitri Shostakovich and take in a screening of classic Soviet cinema "New Babylon" with Shostakovich's score performed live.  Scholar in Residence Joseph Horowitz carefully crafted this educational experience.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:

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Augustana University
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Sunday, March 15, 2026
Sioux Falls, SD
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Details and tickets can be found at sdsymphony.org

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