This concert featured Shostakovich's Symphony No. 15 in A major, performed by the Dresden Philharmonic at the Kulturpalast. Composed in 1971, this introspective symphony reflects Shostakovich's reflections on his life. It is a nuanced work. The symphony’s first movement has playful, whimsical elements, including references to Rossini’s William Tell Overture. The later movements delve into darker, more introspective themes, reflecting on mortality and the passage of time.