Soviet composer (1906–1975) whose fifteen symphonies occupy a place of central performance in the orchestral literature of the twentieth century. Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Shostakovich sitting on a couch, signed in purple fountain pen, adding a six-bar AMQS from bars from his Symphony 13, ‘Babi-Yar.’ In fine condition. RR Auction COA.