# Event Details

- **Event Name**: “Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5”,  an illustrated talk by Prof Marina Frolova-Walker
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 May, 2024 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 10 May, 2024 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: When: Friday 10 May, 2024, 18:00-19:30Where: Trinity College, Winstanley Lecture Theatre,Trinity Street, Cambridge,CB2 1TQLanguage: EnglishFormat: In personTickets: adults £8, CamRuSS members and concessions £5Prof Marina Frolova-Walker a co-author with Jonathan Walker of the recently published book “Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5” will talk about the research for this book about Shostakovich's most controversial symphony which composed at the height of Stalin's Purges saved the composer from official disfavour and deeply moved audiences. The critics recognized it as a masterpiece but were perplexed by its ambiguities especially at the end of the Symphony: some imagined it as the joyful final victory of socialism while others heard the triumph of a sinister and oppressive force. The second interpretation was pushed into the background but the controversy persisted. This talk with musical illustrations will be followed by Q&As.About the speaker.Marina Frolova-Walker is a Professor of Music History at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, where she is Director of Studies in Music. She is also currently a Professor of Music at Gresham College, London.One of the world’s leading authorities on Russian music, Professor Frolova-Walker has introduced international audiences not only to new repertories but also to new ways of thinking about established works. Elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2014, and the recipient of the RMA Dent Medal for her outstanding contribution to musicology, Professor Frolova-Walker is committed to sharing the insights gained from her research with a wider public, through talks, radio and TV appearances, and publications.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/shostakovichs-symphony-no-5-an-illustrated-talk-by-prof-marina-frolova-walker-tickets/80002779068964
- **Event Categories**: music, art, live-music, theatre, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 8, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cambridge
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Trinity College, Winstanley Lecture Theatre
- **lat**: 52.2053370000
- **long**: 0.1218170000
- **full address**: Trinity College, Winstanley Lecture Theatre, Trinity Street, Cambridge,CB2 1TQ, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is “Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5”,  an illustrated talk by Prof Marina Frolova-Walker being held?
  - **A:** “Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5”,  an illustrated talk by Prof Marina Frolova-Walker takes place on Fri, 10 May, 2024 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 10 May, 2024 at 07:30 pm at Trinity College, Winstanley Lecture Theatre, Trinity Street, Cambridge,CB2 1TQ, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for “Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5”,  an illustrated talk by Prof Marina Frolova-Walker?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for “Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5”,  an illustrated talk by Prof Marina Frolova-Walker range from GBP 5 to GBP 8 depending on the ticket type.
- **Q**: Who is organizing “Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5”,  an illustrated talk by Prof Marina Frolova-Walker?
  - **A:** “Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5”,  an illustrated talk by Prof Marina Frolova-Walker is organized by The Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** “Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5”,  an illustrated talk by Prof Marina Frolova-Walker is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If “Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5”,  an illustrated talk by Prof Marina Frolova-Walker sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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