What was the name of Shostakovich's opera that was initially successful but later condemned by the Soviet government?
The Nose
The Gamblers
Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk
Orango
Answer
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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