Shostakovich: The Complete Symphonies

Barshai, Rudolf, WDR Sinfoniechor Köln

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The complete Symphonies- Shostakovich' music is the music of 20th century Russia, from the turbulent Revolution, through the horrors of war to the communistic repression. It is the cry of a soul in torment, expressing grief, despair in a highly personal way, through irony or bitter truth. The symphonies span Szostakowicz 'whole life, and form a milestone in the symphonic repertoire. They are frequently played, and have gained nearly the same popularity as Mahler's symphonies.

Works:

• Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos. 1-15
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 2 in B major, Op. 14 'To October'
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 20 'The First of May'
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 4 in C minor, Op. 43
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 'Leningrad'
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 9 in E flat major, Op. 70
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103 'The year 1905'
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 12 in D minor, Op. 112 'The Year 1917'
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13 in B flat minor, Op. 113 'Babi Yar'
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 14 in G minor, Op. 135
• Shostakovich: Symphony No. 15 in A major, Op. 141

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2019-11-13

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