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grotesque , and ambivalent tonality ; he was also heavily influenced by the neoclassical style pioneered by igor stravinsky , and (especially in his symphonies) by the late romanticism of gustav mahler . shostakovich's orchestral works include symphonies and six concerti . his chamber output includes string
quartets , a piano quintet , two piano trios , and two pieces for string octet . his solo piano works include two sonatas , an early set of preludes , and a later set of preludes and fugues . other works include three operas , several song cycles , ballets , and a substantial quantity of film music...
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