Ildar Abdrazakov, BBC Philharmonic, Gianandrea Noseda - Shostakovich: Words of Michelangelo (2006) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Suite, Op. 145a, "Suite on Words by Michelangelo": I. Truth
02. Suite, Op. 145a, "Suite on Words by Michelangelo": II. Morning
03. Suite, Op. 145a, "Suite on Words by Michelangelo": III. Love
04. Suite, Op. 145a, "Suite on Words by Michelangelo": IV. Parting
05. Suite, Op. 145a, "Suite on Words by Michelangelo": V. Anger
06. Suite, Op. 145a, "Suite on Words by Michelangelo": VI. Dante
07. Suite, Op. 145a, "Suite on Words by Michelangelo": VII. To the Exile
08. Suite, Op. 145a, "Suite on Words by Michelangelo": VIII. Creativity
09. Suite, Op. 145a, "Suite on Words by Michelangelo": IX. Night
10. Suite, Op. 145a, "Suite on Words by Michelangelo": X. Death
11. Suite, Op. 145a, "Suite on Words by Michelangelo": XI. Immortality
12. 6 Romances, Op. 140: No. 1, To the Son
13. 6 Romances, Op. 140: No. 2, In the fields in snow and rain
14. 6 Romances, Op. 140: No. 3, McPherson before his execution
15. 6 Romances, Op. 140: No. 4, Jenny
16. 6 Romances, Op. 140: No. 5, Sonnet 66
17. 6 Romances, Op. 140: No. 6, The King's Campaign
18. Oktyabr' (October), Op. 131: October, Op. 131



Shostakovich's Michelangelo settings - reflections on love, death, creativity and immortality - are part of his magnificently bleak last will and testament. …Abdrazakov's restraint brings its own rewards, allowing the songs to speak with social wisdom, the more so thanks to his fabulously steady tone, which remains rich and euphonious across the entire register and dynamic range. The BBC Philharmonic and their principal conductor accompany with refinement and well aimed attack. ...the Six Romances on verses by British poets... are characteristically caustic in tone. This is another full-blooded performance and finely judged recording...

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