Kiril Kondrashin, Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra - Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 Records Mail Order DUB STORE UK

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Sinfonie Nr. 5 D-Moll Op. 47
Melodia-Eurodisc	S 73 627 MK	Germany	-
Shostakovich, Symphony No.5 In D Minor, Op.47
SHINSEKAI	SMK-7519	Japan	-
Shostakovich Symphony No.5 In D Minor Op.47
MELODIYA	VIC-3011	Japan	1976

Kiril Kondrashin, Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5

MELODIYA VIC-5168

Japan

GB£5.23

Item Number	:	3219672
Number of discs	:	1
Approx. year	:	1980
Genre	:	Classical
Styles	:	Modern
Catalog number	:	VIC-5168
Condition	:	Excellent (EX)
Jacket condition	:	Very Good Plus (VG+)
Obi condition	:	Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Kondrashin's sharp conducting explodes into a stunning performance that uncovers the true essence of Shostakovich.

This historic recording by Kondrashin and the Moscow Philharmonic, the first in the world to complete Shostakovich's complete symphonies, captures the tragedy and exhilaration of the Fifth Symphony with a tight sound that evokes the atmosphere of the Soviet era.

Kondrashin, a leading figure in Shostakovich interpretations, delivers a masterful performance that sharply captures the essence of the Fifth Symphony, with the Moscow Philharmonic's low-key resonance bringing out the work's subtle nuances with clarity. The stern opening deepens in tension with each movement, and the third movement, with its deep, prayerful serenity, highlights the orchestra's balanced expression. The final movement's driving force is overwhelming, with its powerful rhythm and brass power creating a structure that brings out the piece's complex emotions, creating a unique interpretation in which triumph and anguish intertwine. This is a recording well worth listening to as a performance that embodies the true image of the Soviet Union.