Shostakovich - A Child’s Exercise Book, Op. 69

A Child’s Exercise Book or Children’s Notebook, (1944-45) Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) I. March (tempo: March) II. Valse (Waltz) III. Sad Tale (Adagio) IV. Merry Tale (Allegro) V. The Bear (Allegretto) VI. Clockwork Doll (Allegretto) VII. Birthday (no tempo indication) Shostakovich wrote these seven simple pieces for his daughter Galiana.