Choral, Shostakovich (composer)
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The playing here, disarmingly gentle yet tonally seductive, has a songful use of vibrato that recalls the expressive manners of Pierre Fournier and du Pré herself…A most rewarding CD then, sure... —
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2018, Winner - Newcomer (cello)
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2018
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Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13 in B flat minor, Op. 113 'Babi Yar'
RecommendedAlexander Vinogradov (bass)
Huddersfield Choral Society & Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Vasily Petrenko
Choral shortcomings apart, this makes a fine epilogue to Vasily Petrenko's magnificent Liverpool Shostakovich cycle...Alexander Vinogradov is the finest bass interpreter here since Sergey Alexashkin,... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 22nd September 2014
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2014
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If you want to get to know the less famous of Shostakovich's symphonies - and you should - then this is an excellent first port of call. Barshai and the WDR Orchestra bring out the full range... —
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Building a Library, May 2008, Budget Choice
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Building A Library, April 2026, Top Choice (Symphony No. 9)
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Shostakovich: Symphonies; Concertos; Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk District
RecommendedYuja Wang (piano), Baiba Skride (violin), Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Boston Symphony Orchestra, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, New England Conservatory Symphonic Choir, Andris Nelsons
It truly is a monumental collection that shows both Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the height of their capabilities...If forced to choose I would say that the second movement of... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 28th March 2025
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Shostakovich: Symphony No. 2 'To October'; Symphony No. 5
BBC Philharmonic, CBSO Chorus, John Storgårds
This strong, clearly articulated and sonically vivid performance from John Storgårds and the BBC Philharmonic, alongside the highly charged singing of the CBSO Chorus, makes the best possible... —
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In many respects Alfred Schnittke seems to take Shostakovich's unique brand of introverted lyricism and his penchant for grotesque imagery to new levels of intensity. This link is palpably... —
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Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 15
RecommendedRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, with Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Vasily Petrenko
Petrenko's hallmark of winning careful but always meaningful articulation from his Liverpool players is as apparent in the outlines of the woodwind and brass uproar at the centre of the early... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 11th June 2012
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Special offer. Shostakovich: Cantatas
RecommendedAleksei Tanovitski (bass) & Kostiantin Andrejev (tenor)
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Narva Boys Choir & Estonian Concert Choir, Paavo Järvi
Bass Alexei Tanovitski could be more nuanced, but there's no faulting the Estonians' open, searing sounds...Bright, open children's voices join authentic choral fervour and the engineering gives... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 11th May 2015
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2015
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Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13 in B flat minor, Op. 113 'Babi Yar'
RecommendedAlexey Tikhomirov (bass), Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Chorus, Riccardo Muti
The tone virtually throughout is dark and intense, most particularly the opening movement which sets the title poem…Muti confirms his identification with this work in its subsequent movements…Tikhomirov,... —
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Gramophone Magazine, April 2020, Editor's Choice
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Grammy Awards, 63rd Awards (2021), Winner - Best Engineered Album (Classical)
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Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos. 1-15
Vitalij Kowaljow (bass), Elena Stikhina (soprano), London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus, London Philharmonic Choir, Gianandrea Noseda
Over nine years, the London Symphony Orchestra’s principal guest conductor progressed through Shostakovich’s 15 symphonies in concert performances acclaimed for thoughtfulness, verve and instrumental... —
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The Times, Best Classical Box Sets Christmas 2025
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