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Shostakovich Under Stalin's Shadow: Symphonies Nos. 5, 8 & 9

Release Date: 05/27/2016
Label: Dg Deutsche Grammophon Catalog #: 002490602 Spars Code: n/a
Composer:  Dmitri Shostakovich Conductor:  Andris Nelsons Orchestra/Ensemble:  Boston Symphony Orchestra Number of Discs: 2
Recorded in: Stereo Length: 2 Hours 37 Mins.

Following their Grammy win, conductor Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra return with the next installment in their series of Shostakovich recordings. This album features the symphonies nos. 5, 8 and 9 as well as the Incidental Music to Hamlet.

"The young Latvian conductor is as effective in projecting Shostakovich’s sardonic black humour — the anti-militaristic episodes of the Eighth come across with terrifying irony — as he is in evoking his dark emotional inner world... Great performances from a conductor and orchestra at the top of their game.” -- The Sunday Times

"From the initial drama of the 5th Symphony, Nelsons grabs the listener by the throat, at least this one, and damn well Read more will not let go. Sounds harrowing, but it is a thrilling ride. ...buyers will get their ears full on two fantastic performances of two of the greatest symphonies of the past 100 years." -- Audophilia.com Read less