Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Dmitri Shostakovich

Dmitri Shostakovich
Self-nomination. Fresh eyes and constructive criticism would be almost as welcome as support. ;) Markalexander100 02:50, 13 May 2004 (UTC)


 * Solid article, but I can't really judge, given my lack of musical knowledge. One thing I didn't precisely get: why were the Soviet officials so opposed to formalism? I read the article on Russian formalism, but it didn't really address it. Yours, Meelar 18:55, 14 May 2004 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I've added a bit to the Russian formalism article to clarify. Markalexander100 03:31, 15 May 2004 (UTC)
 * Support. The musical terms are clearly explained, and it's a very interesting piece. Meelar 18:31, 15 May 2004 (UTC)
 * Support. Well-written and interesting.  I found nothing to complain about. Isomorphic 06:08, 20 May 2004 (UTC)