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.
A:
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1. Satz: Moderato
2)
2. Satz: Allegretto
B:
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3. Satz: Largo
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4. Satz: Allegro Non Troppo
Composed By - Dimitri Schostakowitsch
Conductor [Dirigent] - Kyrill Kondraschin
Liner Notes - Kurt Hahn
Orchestra - Sinfonieorchester Der Moskauer Staatlichen Philharmonie
