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Jason, thanks for this epic review. I'm not (yet, anyway) a Shostakovich fan but I feel that with the guidance you offer here I could get inside these works and try to visualize their context and meaning. That's really valuable (to me at least), so thanks again!
And the question - when you review music like this, I'm curious as to whether you research the context first before listening, or whether you listen, review the context, listen again, or what? It seems to me your technique, whatever it is, might be generally applied to increase the understanding and enjoyment of the listening experience.
Thanks again!