Russian composer renowned for his fifteen symphonies, numerous chamber works, and concerti—many of them written under the pressures of government-imposed standards for Soviet art. Hand addressed Union of Composers of USSR mailing envelope, 8.5 x 6.5, addressed in Shostakovich’s hand to “Leningrad 194254, Rustavel St. house, #52 Apt. 164, to Solonnikova N. N.” Shostakovich pens his return address along the bottom, “Moscow K–9, Negdanova St. House 8–11 apt. 23,” and signed “D. Shostakovich.” Light edge toning, small areas of paper loss to left edge and a few creases, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
