Background
Shostakovich, Maxim Dmitriyevich was born on May 10, 1938 in Leningrad, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics. Came to the United States, 1981. Son of Dmitri Dmitriyevich and Nina (Varzar) Shostakovich.
Shostakovich, Maxim Dmitriyevich was born on May 10, 1938 in Leningrad, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics. Came to the United States, 1981. Son of Dmitri Dmitriyevich and Nina (Varzar) Shostakovich.
Student, Leningrad Conservatory, 1962. Student, Moscow Conservatory, 1963. Doctor of Fine Arts, University Maryland, 1982.
Assistant conductor, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, 1963-1966;assistant conductor, Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, 1966-1969;principal conductor, artistic director, Orchestra Radio and television Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics, Moscow, 1971-1981;music advisor, Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Connecticut, 1985;principal guest conductor, Hong Kong Philharmonic, since 1982;music director, New Orleans Symphony Orchestra, 1986-1991;honorary music director, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, 1993-1994.
Member Concert Artists Guild, Great Artists Series New York University (executive board Gallatin division New York City).
1 child, Dmitri; married Marina Tisie. Children: Maria, Maxim.