Join Sinfonia Smith Square and musicians from Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School on a sonic journey through one of the most dynamic works of all time. Shostakovich’s epic Symphony No.5 – a masterpiece born in the shadow of oppression – is a deeply emotional response to the political pressures of Soviet Russia under Stalin.

From the unsettling opening to the poignantly heartfelt Largo and blazing finale, this work draws a dangerous line between artistic integrity, survival, and rebellion.