Immerse yourself in the profound and captivating world of Dmitri Shostakovich with this remarkable album, released on January 1, 2012, by Deutsche Grammophon. This collection is a masterful blend of classical and chamber music, showcasing Shostakovich's extraordinary compositional prowess.
The album opens with "Prologue to Orango," a suite of eleven movements orchestrated by Gerard McBurney. Each movement, from the serene "Adagio" to the intense "Agitato," offers a unique emotional landscape, demonstrating Shostakovich's ability to evoke a wide range of feelings through his music.
The second half of the album features Shostakovich's Symphony No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 43, performed live at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles in 2012. This monumental work is a testament to Shostakovich's genius, with its complex structures and powerful themes. The symphony is divided into three movements, each one a journey in itself, from the restless "Allegretto poco moderato" to the triumphant "Largo - Allegro."
With a total duration of 1 hour and 36 minutes, this album is a substantial exploration of Shostakovich's musical universe. It's a perfect choice for both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and those looking to delve deeper into the world of symphonic and chamber music.
Tracks
Prologue to Orango - Orchestrated by Gerard Mc Burney: 1. AdagioDmitri Shostakovich, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen
Prologue to Orango - Orchestrated by Gerard Mc Burney: 2. Alla marciaDmitri Shostakovich, Jordan Bisch, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Grant Gershon
Prologue to Orango - Orchestrated by Gerard Mc Burney: 3. AndantinoDmitri Shostakovich, Ryan McKinny, Daniel Chaney, Todd Strange, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Grant Gershon
Prologue to Orango - Orchestrated by Gerard Mc Burney: 4. AndanteDmitri Shostakovich, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen
Prologue to Orango - Orchestrated by Gerard Mc Burney: 5. AllegroDmitri Shostakovich, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen
Prologue to Orango - Orchestrated by Gerard Mc Burney: 6. ModeratoDmitri Shostakovich, Ryan McKinny, Daniel Chaney, Todd Strange, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Grant Gershon
Prologue to Orango - Orchestrated by Gerard Mc Burney: 7. Alla marciaDmitri Shostakovich, Michael Fabiano, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen
Prologue to Orango - Orchestrated by Gerard Mc Burney: 8. Allegro moderatoDmitri Shostakovich, Michael Fabiano, Eugene Brancoveanu, Yulia van Doren, Daniel Chaney, Todd Strange, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Grant Gershon
Prologue to Orango - Orchestrated by Gerard Mc Burney: 9. AllegrettoDmitri Shostakovich, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen
Prologue to Orango - Orchestrated by Gerard Mc Burney: 10. AgitatoDmitri Shostakovich, Eugene Brancoveanu, Yulia van Doren, Jordan Bisch, Ryan McKinny, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Grant Gershon
Prologue to Orango - Orchestrated by Gerard Mc Burney: 11. AllegrettoDmitri Shostakovich, Abdiel Gonzalez, Ryan McKinny, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Grant Gershon
Symphony No. 4 In C Minor, Op. 43: 1. Allegretto poco moderato - Presto - Live At Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles / 2012Dmitri Shostakovich, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen
Symphony No. 4 In C Minor, Op. 43: 2. Moderato con moto - Live At Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles / 2012Dmitri Shostakovich, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen
Symphony No. 4 In C Minor, Op. 43: 3. Largo - Allegro - Live At Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles / 2012Dmitri Shostakovich, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen
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