To commemorate the 120th anniversary of Shostakovich's birth in 2026, the scores for his symphonies have been enlarged for easier reading. Symphony No. 1 premiered in 1926, marking Shostakovich's debut work at the age of 19 and his graduation piece from the Leningrad Conservatory. It was heralded as the "emergence of a modern-day Mozart" and was immediately taken up by international conductors after its premiere. The score is based on the "Selected Works of Shostakovich (Complete Edition)," publ...