Which of Shostakovich's works first gained him international recognition?
First Symphony
Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk
Fifteenth Symphony
Tenth Symphony
Answer
Shostakovich's First Symphony, premiered in 1926, was the work that first brought him international fame. It was a significant achievement, especially considering that he was just 19 years old at the time.
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