With 11 of his 15 symphonies already under his belt, Shostakovich did not visit the cello concerto until late in his life. Shostakovich was required to live somewhat of a dual life in the former Soviet Union, sometimes writing specifically to curry favor with the Stalinist government, and at other times writing in angry response to the government's actions. The first cello concerto (which, like the second, was dedicated and championed by Mstislav Rostropovich) is a fiercely aggressive work juxtaposed with moments of serene ...
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With 11 of his 15 symphonies already under his belt, Shostakovich did not visit the cello concerto until late in his life. Shostakovich was required to live somewhat of a dual life in the former Soviet Union, sometimes writing specifically to curry favor with the Stalinist government, and at other times writing in angry response to the government's actions. The first cello concerto (which, like the second, was dedicated and championed by Mstislav Rostropovich) is a fiercely aggressive work juxtaposed with moments of serene introspection. The second concerto shares this duality of purpose, perhaps favoring introspective moments more than in the first concerto. This Phoenix edition album features the venerable and seasoned conductor Christoph Eschenbach leading the NDR Symphony Orchestra and the relative newcomer, cellist Dimitri Maslennikov. The orchestra's performance is quite refined, filled with explosive fortes, crisp string articulation, and moments of perfect serenity. Maslennikov also proves...
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Seller's Description:
Dmitry Shostakovich. Very Good. Used-Very Good Condition. Case and disc(s) is in great condition with no significant scratches or marks. Includes original artwork and liner notes when applicable.
