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Hope Amidst Desolation: The Leningrad Symphony
This chapter explores the harrowing experiences of Leningrad's residents during the siege of World War II, emphasizing their battle against starvation and constant bombardment. It centers on conductor Karl Eliasberg's efforts to prepare a concert featuring Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony, symbolizing hope and defiance in a time of despair.