Truls Mørk, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko - Shostakovich: Cello Concertos (2014) Hi-Res

This exciting new release with Truls Mørk and Vasily Petrenko continues Ondines successful series of Dmitri Shostakovich recordings. The recording includes the Shostakovich's two cello concerti, originally written for Mstislav Rostropovich, and here performed by one of the most respected and prestigious contemporary cellists, Truls Mørk, together with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra under its conductor and artistic director, Vasily Petrenko.

This new version enjoys remarkable solo playing wrapped in beautiful and warm sound. Under Petrenko, who has as of this writing completed all but one of his Shostakovich symphonies cycle, Mørk has precise and crisp orchestral support including excellent contributions from the solo winds. In addition, the wide-range recorded sound is superb, well balanced and transparent. While I still appreciate the acerbic Shostakovich of Rostropovich (the versions on Supraphon SU 4101), Messrs Mørk and Petrenko provide a very convincing second opinion. -- Wholenote