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Join the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra (SDSO) for a captivating performance of "The New Babylon," a classic 1929 Soviet film that skillfully intertwines propaganda and art. Centered on the historic workers’ uprising of the 1871 Paris Commune, the film features a continuous score by the young genius Dmitri Shostakovich, composed when he was just 23. This live presentation will showcase the same 18-piece theater orchestra that delighted audiences during the pre-Stalin cultural renaissance of the Bolshevik Revolution, bringing to life the film’s rich blend of satire and high drama. Experience this unique fusion of music and cinema as SDSO brings "The New Babylon" to the stage.
