Kirill Kondrashin - Shostakovich: Symphony 13 (1982) [2017 Vintage Collection] Hi-Res

The legendary live performance with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra on December 18 & 19, 1980, 18 years after Kondrashin premiered "Babi Yar", and about 3 months before he suddenly died. It is a transcendental masterpiece that is unparalleled yet. The lyrics of Yevtuschenko at the time of the premiere were forced to use a revised version when recording to Melodia later, so the performance with the original lyrics used here is even more valuable. Kondrashin's strong assertion and a kind of unique tension have been consistently maintained from the beginning, which begins with a heavy weight, and it is an amazing performance that grabs the listener's heart. This release features the new mastering from the original analog master.


Tracks:

01. Symphony No. 13, Op. 113: I. Babi Yar (Adagio)
02. Symphony No. 13, Op. 113: II. Humour (Allegretto)
03. Symphony No. 13, Op. 113: III. In The Store (Adagio)
04. Symphony No. 13, Op. 113: IV. Fears (Largo)
05. Symphony No. 13, Op. 113: V. A Career (Allegretto)

Personnel:

John Shirley-Quirk - bass vocals
Männerchor des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Symphonie-Orchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Kirill Kondrashin - Conductorter]