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Born on May 10, 1938 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Maxim Shostakovich is a pianist, conductor and musician. As of 2026, Maxim Shostakovich is 88 years old. Awards on record include Merited Artist of the RSFSR (1978).
My Take
Maxim Shostakovich carries one of the heaviest surnames in classical music, and I find his path quietly compelling. Son of the composer Dmitri Shostakovich, he became a conductor and pianist in his own right — Honored Artist of the RSFSR by 1978 — before later building a life in America. What moves me most is his mission since 1975 to champion his father's lesser-known works. There's something deeply personal about a son devoting himself to preserving and popularizing his father's neglected music. Living in that shadow could have been crushing; instead he turned it into stewardship. I respect that choice enormously.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maxim Shostakovich
- Name (Japanese)
- マクシム・ショスタコーヴィチ
- Reading
- まくしむ・しょすたこーゔぃち
- Born
- May 10, 1938 (age 88)
- Origin
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Occupation
- pianist / conductor / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1978 Merited Artist of the RSFSR
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4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Maxim Shostakovich born?
Born May 10, 1938 (age 88).
Where is Maxim Shostakovich from?
Maxim Shostakovich is from Saint Petersburg, Russia.
What does Maxim Shostakovich do?
Maxim Shostakovich works as pianist, conductor, musician.
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