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What was the name of Shostakovich's opera that was initially successful but later condemned by the Soviet government?

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  • Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk

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Shostakovich's opera "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk" was initially a success, but was later condemned by the Soviet government, putting his career at risk. The opera's themes of lust, murder, and betrayal were deemed too provocative by the authorities.
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