Link: BBC Radio 3: Shostakovich and Babi Yar
Podcasts
Exploring Shostakovich with Edward Seckerson, a 2023 Gramophone podcast
A not-to-be missed, hour-long podcast about Shostakovich, focusing on his symphonies: https://www.gramophone.co.uk/podcasts/article/exploring-shostakovich
Andris Nelsons on the music and influence of Shostakovich, a 2025 Gramophone podcast
Andris Nelsons appeared on the Gramophone podcast in May 2025. Highly recommended! Thirty-six minutes long and well worth a listen. Great to hear Nelsons sounding out his examples of musical points. https://www.gramophone.co.uk/podcasts/article/andris-nelsons-on-the-music-and-influence-of-shostakovich-gramophone-classical-music-podcast