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LPO

SYMPHONY 7

$15.75

Details

Artist
SHOSTAKOVICH / LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Format
CD
Label
LPO
Released
Mar 02, 2018
Catalog #
LPOR103.2
UPC
5060096760160

About

The late conductor, Kurt Masur, had a long relationship with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, dating back to 1987. This recording, made during his tenure as Principal Conductor (2000-2007), highlights the close relationship between Conductor and Orchestra. This release adds to a growing collection of Shostakovich symphonies on the LPO label. Previous recordings featuring Kurt Masur have been praised for their 'emphatic style' and 'serious class.' The most recent Shostakovich release was described by BBC Music Magazine as "the most stunning Shostakovich disc I have heard this year." The 'Leningrad' Symphony is a true monument to one of the darkest times in recent history. It's famous 'Invasion' theme portrays a brooding sense of unease as an enemy approaches. It was written to bolster the people of the besieged city of Leningrad; it's Leningrad premiere in summer 1942 was broadcast through loudspeakers during the siege as an act of defiance. The London Philharmonic Orchestra gave the UK premiere of this Symphony (it's first performance outside Russia) in June 1942, after the score had been smuggled out of occupied Russia to the West on microfilm.

Tracklist 4 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegretto 24:40
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegretto
    Duration
    24:40
    Composer
    Dmitri Shostakovich
    Ensemble
    London Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kurt Masur
  2. 2 II. Moderato (poco allegretto) 10:19
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Moderato (poco allegretto)
    Duration
    10:19
    Composer
    Dmitri Shostakovich
    Ensemble
    London Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kurt Masur
  3. 3 III. Adagio 17:33
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    17:33
    Composer
    Dmitri Shostakovich
    Ensemble
    London Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kurt Masur
  4. 4 IV. Allegro non troppo 17:58
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Allegro non troppo
    Duration
    17:58
    Composer
    Dmitri Shostakovich
    Ensemble
    London Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kurt Masur