Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 1; Symphony No. 7 "Leningrad"
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Composer: Dmitry ShostakovichConductor: Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2008-03-03
Music Label: Dg Imports
Soundtracks:
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- Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10: 1. Allegretto - Allegro non troppo
- Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10: 2. Allegro - Meno mosso - Allegro - Meno mosso
- Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10: 3. Lento - Largo - [Lento] attacca:
- Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10: 4. Allegro molto - Lento - Allegro molto - Meno mosso - Allegro molto - Molto meno mosso - Adagio
- Symphony No. 7 in C major (Leningrad), Op. 60: 1. Allegretto
- Symphony No. 7 in C major (Leningrad), Op. 60: 2. Moderato (poco allegretto)
- Symphony No. 7 in C major (Leningrad), Op. 60: 3. Adagio attacca:
- Symphony No. 7 in C major (Leningrad), Op. 60: 4. Allegro non troppo
Music reviews of Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 1; Symphony No. 7 "Leningrad"
Music Review: Colossal Leningrad! Bernstein and the Chicago Symphony fire on all cylinders!
Rating: 5 Stars
From Leonard Bernstein's last decade there are quite a few gems scattered around on DG. This is one of the finest things from his DG catalogue and the only time he recorded with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The First Symphony here is perhaps not as spontaneous sounding as his version from the 1960s but I could not care less when it's played and recorded this well.
The Leningrad Symphony is a monster. Bernstein's previous recording has it's many fans. Still you can't top the Chicago Symphony leveling the competition in grand digital sound. The snarling brass section must be the best in the world and they all get quite a work out here. Bernstein opens up expansively and leads us into the beginning of that irritatingly repetitive march section of the first movement. As trivial as this music is, it leads to one of the greatest climaxes in all of Shostakovich and Bernstein rings out every last drop of emotion. What powerful playing!
The second movement, marked "moderato" is the one place where a faster tempo would have elevated the game. Bernstein's critics will probably harp on him here but the harps would be inappropriate for the sweeping adagio and especially the furious finale which will shatter your roof at the climactic coda. The beastly brass put on quite a storm. This performance benefits from some of DG's best sonics in the digital era. That's a clear advantage over Bernstein's earlier New York version from the 60s. That version will always have it's fans because it's the young Bernstein after all but when you hear this digital monster, you'll likely be as pleased as I am.
Having owned this Leningrad for years, I've never encountered another performance that operates on this level of emotional involvement. Bernstein puts many conductors to shame, what with all their superficial refinements. We want power and madness in the Leningrad! Not that the playing is rough or ugly. It's world class and on fire to boot!
I'm glad DG has decided to re-release this performance on their Grand Prix label which singles out critically acclaimed recordings. The sound is the same as the earlier full priced issue. But there is no need for any remastering when you've got digital this good. Five stars!
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