Immerse yourself in the profound and intricate world of Dmitri Shostakovich with the captivating album "Schostakowitsch: Doppeltes Spiel - playing a double game." Released on January 7, 2022, under the BR-Klassik label, this extraordinary collection of classical and chamber music offers a deep dive into the genius of one of the 20th century's most influential composers.
The album is a compelling journey through Shostakovich's "Doppeltes Spiel" suite, a series of ten evocative pieces that paint a vivid portrait of life in the Soviet Union during the mid-20th century. Each track, from the stirring "Roter Oktober" to the haunting "Die Fratze Stalins," tells a story of political intrigue, social upheaval, and personal struggle, all set against the backdrop of Shostakovich's distinctive musical language.
In addition to the "Doppeltes Spiel" suite, the album also features a stirring performance of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47. This monumental work, with its powerful themes and intricate orchestration, is a testament to the composer's ability to convey deep emotion and complexity through music.
With a total runtime of 4 hours and 50 minutes, this album is a substantial and rewarding listen for any fan of classical music. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Shostakovich's work or a newcomer to his music, "Schostakowitsch: Doppeltes Spiel - playing a double game" is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Tracks
Shostakovich Doppeltes Spiel: No. 1, Roter OktoberNikolai Ikonnikow, Johann Sebastian Bach, Dmitri Shostakovich, Jörg Handstein, Udo Wachtveitl, Ulrich Matthes, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Mariss Jansons, Martin Rasch, Martin Stadtfeld, Konstantin Scherbakov, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Margarete Babinsky, Holger Busch, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Zsolt-Tihamér Visontay, Mats Lidström, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
Shostakovich Doppeltes Spiel: No. 2, Die wilden ZwanzigerAlexander Mosolov, Dmitri Shostakovich, Jörg Handstein, Udo Wachtveitl, Ulrich Mathes, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink, Konstantin Scherbakov, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Johannes Kalitzke, London Philharmonic Choir, Vladislav Sulimsky, Valery Gergiev, Basel Sinfonietta, Mark Fitz-Gerald
Shostakovich Doppeltes Spiel: No. 3, Das goldene ZeitalterDmitri Shostakovich, Jörg Handstein, Udo Wachtveitl, Ulrich Mathes, Philadelphia Orchestra, Riccardo Chailly, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Mariss Jansons, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier, Margarita Gritskova, Maria Prinz, Ilya Levinsky, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi, Galina Vishnevskaya, Dimiter Petkov, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Mstislav Rostropovich, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Ronald Brautigam, Peter Masseurs
Shostakovich Doppeltes Spiel: No. 4, Stalin geht in die OperDmitri Shostakovich, Jörg Handstein, Udo Wachtveitl, Ulrich Mathes, Ambrosian Singers, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Mstislav Rostropovich, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Riccardo Chailly, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Shostakovich Doppeltes Spiel: No. 5, Frieden und KriegDmitri Shostakovich, Jörg Handstein, Udo Wachtveitl, Ulrich Mathes, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Mariss Jansons, Mandelring Quartett, Vermeer-Quartett, Boris Berman, Konstantin Scherbakov, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
Shostakovich Doppeltes Spiel: No. 6, Volksfeindliche TendenzenDmitri Shostakovich, Jörg Handstein, Udo Wachtveitl, Ulrich Mathes, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Zsolt-Tihamér Visontay, Mats Lidström, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Mariss Jansons, Mandelring Quartett, Hilary Hahn, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Marek Janowski, Eduard Kazaryan, Don Cossack Choir, Wanja Hlibka, Fyodor Kuznetsov, Yuri Serov, Marianna Tarassova, Konstantin Pluzhnikov, Cologne Radio Chorus, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Michail Jurowski, Konstantin Scherbakov
Shostakovich Doppeltes Spiel: No. 7, Die Fratze StalinsDmitri Shostakovich, Jörg Handstein, Udo Wachtveitl, Ulrich Mathes, Cologne Radio Chorus, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Michail Jurowski, Fyodor Kuznetsov, Yuri Serov, Mandelring Quartett, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Mariss Jansons, Stuart Skelton
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