WDR Sinfonieorchester, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano, Rudolf Barshai - Shostakovich Collection (Box Set 28 CDs) (2025)

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Title: Shostakovich Collection
Year Of Release: 2025
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This 28-CD set commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of Dimitri Shostakovich, presenting his symphonies, chamber symphonies, concertos, chamber music, string quartets, Jazz Ballet & Film music, 24 Preludes & Fugues.
Dimitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) is without doubt one of the most famous and influential composers of 20th century Russia. He lived in a time of Soviet repression and, though outwardly a loyal communist, he resented the restrictions imposed by the regime on his creativity. This led to a fascinating duality between conformism and the expression of his most innermost feelings, fears and anger.
Shostakovich’s 15 symphonies chart a remarkable artistic journey. The Fifth Symphony, often considered his response to political censorship, balances grandeur with emotional depth. Later symphonies, such as the Eighth and Fourteenth, delve into themes of war and death, using stark textures and powerful contrasts to convey their messages.
His concertos, particularly for piano, violin, and cello, showcase both virtuosity and lyrical intensity. The First Cello Concerto, written for Mstislav Rostropovich, is notable for its bold structure and expressive range. Similarly, his Piano Concerto No.1 stands out for its wit and originality, blending classical form with jazz-like energy.
Shostakovich’s 15 string quartets form a deeply personal body of work. Unlike his public-facing symphonies, the quartets are introspective, often revealing his inner turmoil. The Eighth Quartet is especially poignant, widely interpreted as a self-portrait filled with coded references and bleak emotional content.
In ballet, Shostakovich contributed scores such as The Golden Age and The Bolt, works that combine satire, modernist flair, and Soviet themes. These compositions often clashed with official ideology but are now appreciated for their rhythmic vitality and sharp characterizations. The Jazz suites show his playful, satirical side. They feature catchy dance rhythms and unconventional instrumentation, such as the saxophone and banjo. These works blend classical technique with popular idioms, reflecting Shostakovich’s versatility and wit.
Shostakovich’s legacy lies in his ability to navigate artistic expression under a repressive regime, creating music that speaks both to his time and to universal human experiences.
Excellent performances by Rudolf Barshai (who worked closely together with the composer), National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine/Theodore Kuchar (both received a 10/10 rating on Classicstoday.com), and many others.


Tracklist:

CD01 - Symphonies 1-3 - 1994 - [74:59]
Dmitri Shostakovich
Symphony no. 1 in F minor, op. 10
1. I. Allegretto
2. II. Allegro
3. III. Lento
4. IV. Allegro molto
5. Symphony no. 2 in B major, op. 14 for Chorus & Orchestra 'To October'
6. Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 20 for Chorus & Orchestra 'First of May'

CD02 - Symphony 4 - 1996 - [61:59]
Dmitry Shostakovich
Symphony no. 4 in C minor, op. 43
1. I. Allegretto poco moderato
2. II. Moderato con moto
3. III. Largo, Allegro

CD03 - Symphonies 5, 6 - 1996 - [77:25]
Dmitry Shostakovich
Symphony no. 5 in D minor, op. 47
1. I. Moderato
2. II. Allegretto
3. III. Largo
4. IV. Allegro non troppo
Symphony no. 6 in B minor, op. 54
5. I. Largo
6. II. Allegro
7. III. Presto

CD04 - Symphony 7 - 1992 - [71:32]
Dmitry Shostakovich
Symphony no. 7 in C major, op. 60 'Leningrad'
1. I. War. Allegretto
2. II. Memories. Moderato (poco allegretto)
3. III. My Native Field. Adagio
4. IV. Victory. Allegro non troppo

CD05 - Symphony 8 - 1995 - [64:27]
Dmitry Shostakovich
Symphony no. 8 in C minor, op. 65
1. I. Adagio
2. II. Allegretto
3. III. Allegro non troppo
4. IV. Largo
5. V. Allegretto

CD06 - Symphonies 9 and 10 - 1995 - [76:14]
Dmitry Shostakovich
Symphony no. 9 in E-flat major, op. 70
1. I. Allegro
2. II. Moderato
3. III. Presto
4. IV. Largo
5. V. Allegretto
Symphony no. 10 in E minor, op. 93
6. I. Moderato
7. II. Allegro
8. III. Allegretto
9. IV. Andante

CD07 - Symphony 11 - 1999 - [59:54]
Dmitry Shostakovich
Symphony no. 11 in G minor, op. 103 'The Year 1905'
1. I. Palace Square. Adagio
2. II. January 9th. Allegro, Adagio, Allegro, Adagio
3. III. Eternal Memory. Adagio
4. IV. The Toscin. Allegro non troppo, Allegro, Moderato, Adagio, Allegro

CD08 - Symphony 12 - 1995 - [37:04]
Dmitry Shostakovich
Symphony no. 12 in D minor, op. 112 'The Year 1917'
1. I. Revolutionary Petrograd. Moderato-allegro
2. II. Razliv. Adagio
3. III. Aurora. Allegro
4. IV. The Dawn of Humanity. L'istesso tempo

CD09 - Symphony 13 - 2000 - [62:41]
Dmitry Shostakovich
Symphony no. 13 in B-flat minor, op. 113 'Babi Yar'
1. I. Babi Yar. Adagio
2. II. Humour. Allegretto
3. III. In the Store. Adagio
4. IV. Fears. Adagio
5. V. A Career. Allegretto

CD10 - Symphony 14 - 2000 - [45:34]
Dmitry Shostakovich
Symphony no. 14, op. 135
1. I. De profundis
2. II. Malagueña
3. III. Lorelei
4. IV. The Suicide
5. V. On Watch
6. VI. Madam, look!
7. VII. In Prison, at the Sante Jail
8. VIII. The Zaporozhian Cossack's answer to the Sultan of Constantinople
9. IX. O Delvig, Delvig
10. X. The Death of the Poet
11. XI. Conclusion

CD11 - Symphony 15 - 1998 - [37:53]
Dmitry Shostakovich
Symphony no. 15 in A major, op. 141
1. I. Allegretto
2. II. Adagio, Largo, Adagio, Allegretto
3. III. Allegretto
4. IV. Adagio, Allegretto, Adagio, Allegretto

CD12 - Chamber Symphonies op.73a and 83a - 2005 - [61:11]
Dmitry Shostakovich
Chamber Symphony Op.73a (arr. of String Quartet No.3)
1. I. Allegretto
2. II. Moderato con moto
3. III. Allegro non troppo
4. IV. Adagio
5. V. Moderato
Chamber Symphony Op.83a (arr. of String Quartet Op.4)
6. I. Allegretto
7. II. Andantino
8. III. Allegretto
9. IV. Allegretto

CD13 - Chamber Symphonies op49a, 110a, 118a - 2005 - [63:38]
Dmitri Shostakovich
Chamber Symphony Op.49a (arr. of String Quartet No.1)
1. I. Moderato
2. II. Moderato
3. III. Allegro molto
4. IV. Allegro
Chamber Symphony Op.110a (arr. of String Quartet No.8)
5. I. Largo
6. II. Allegro molto
7. III. Allegretto
8. IV. Largo
9. V. Largo
Chamber Symphony Op.118a (arr. of String Quartet No.10)
10. I. Andante
11. II. Allegretto furioso
12. III. Adagio
13. IV. Allegretto

CD14 - Jazz Suites - 2005 - [50:43]
Dmitri Shostakovich
Suite For Variety Orchestra No. 1, Jazz Suite No. 2
1. 'March'
2. Dance No. 1
3. Dance No. 2
4. 'Little Polka'
5. 'Lyric Waltz'
6. Waltz No. 1
7. Waltz No. 2
8. 'Finale'
9. Overture on Russian and Kirghiz Themes, Op. 115
Jazz Suite No. 1
10. Waltz
11. Polka
12. Foxtrot
13. Novorossijsk Chimes, Op. 111b
14. Festive Overture, Op. 96

CD15 - Ballet Suites - 2005 - [55:46]
Dmitri Shostakovich
The Bolt, Suite From the Ballet, Op. 27a
1. I. Overture
2. II. Polka
3. III. Variation
4. IV. Tango
5. V. Intermezzo
6. VI. Finale
The Limpid Stream, Suite From the Ballet, Op. 39a
7. I. Waltz
8. II. Russian Lubok
9. III. Gallop
10. IV. Adagio
11. V. Pizzicato
The Age of Gold, Suite From the Ballet, Op. 22a
12. I. Overture
13. II. Adagio
14. III. Polka
15. IV. Dance

CD16 - Film Music - 2005 - [72:09]
Dmitri Shostakovich
Hamlet, suite from the film score, Op.116a
1. Prelude
2. The Ball at teh Palace
3. The Ghost
4. In the Garden
5. Hamlet and Ophelia
6. Arrival of the Actors
7. Poisoning Scene
8. Duel and Death of Hamlet
The Gadfly, suite from the film score, Op. 97a
9. Overture
10. Contradance
11. Folk Feast
12. Interlude
13. Waltz 'Barrel Organ'
14. Galop
15. Introduction
16. Romance
17. Intermezzo
18. Nocturne
19. Scene
20. Finale

CD17 - Piano Concertos 1 and 2, 3 Fantastic Dances, Prelude and Fugue no.24 - 2023 - [61:10]
Dmitri Shostakovich
Concerto per pianoforte n.1 in do minore Op.35
1. I. Allegro moderato
2. II. Lento
3. III. Moderato
4. IV. Allegro con brio
Concerto per pianoforte n. 2 in Fa Op.102
5. I. Allegro
6. II. Andante def
7. III. Allegro
3 Danze fantastiche Op.5
8. I. Marzo, Allegretto
9. II. Valzer, Andantino
10. III. Polka, Allegretto
Preludio e Fuga N.24 Op.87
11. Preludio Andante
12. Fugue, Moderato.1

CD18 - Violin Concertos 1 and 2 - 2019 - [70:52]
Dmitri Shostakovich
Violin Concerto No.1 Op.99
1. I. Nocturne. Moderato
2. II. Scherzo. Allegro
3. III. Passacaglia. Andante
4. IV. Burlesque. Allegro con brio
Violin Concerto No.2 Op.129
5. I. Moderato
6. II. Adagio
7. III. Adagio, Allegro

CD19 - Cello Concertos 1 and 2 - 1997 - [64:53]
Dmitri Shostakovich
Cello concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 107
1. I. Allegretto
2. II. Moderato
3. III. Cadenza
4. IV. Allegro con moto
Cello concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 126
5. I. Largo
6. II. Allegretto
7. III. Allegretto

CD20 - Piano Quintet, Piano Trios 1 and 2 - 2023 - [71:59]
Dmitri Shostakovich
1. Piano Quintet in G minor Op.57 - I. Prelude. Lento, Poco più mosso, Lento
2. II. Fugue. Adagio
3. III. Scherzo. Allegretto
4. IV. Intermezzo. Lento
5. V. Finale. Allegretto
6. Piano Trio No.1 in C minor Op.8 (1923)
Piano Trio No.2 in E minor Op.67
7. I. Andante, moderato
8. II. Allegro con brio
9. III. Largo
10. IV. Allegretto

CD21 - Piano Sonatas for Violin, Viola, Cello - 1992 - [82:57]
Dmitri Shostakovich
Sonata for Violin and Piano Op. 134
1. I. Andante
2. II. Allegretto
3. III. Largo
Sonata for Viola and Piano Op. 147
4. I. Moderato
5. II. Allegretto
6. III. Adagio
Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor Op. 40
7. I. Allegro non troppo
8. II. Allegro
9. III. Largo
10. IV. Allegro

CD22 - String Quartets 2, 8, 13 - 2002 - [77:04]
Dmitri Shostakovich
String Quartet no. 2 in A major, op. 68
1. I. Overture: Moderato con moto
2. II. Recitative & Romance: Adagio
3. III. Waltz: Allegro
4. IV. Theme and Variations: Adagio
String Quartet no. 8 in C minor, op. 110
5. I. Largo
6. II. Allegro molto
7. III. Allegretto
8. IV. Largo
9. V. Largo
10. String Quartet no. 13 in B-flat minor, op. 138: Adagio

CD23 - String Quartets 3, 7, 9 - 2002 - [71:37]
Dmitri Shostakovich
String Quartet no. 3 in F major, op. 73
1. I. Allegretto
2. II. Moderato con moto
3. III. Allegro non troppo
4. IV. Adagio
5. V. Moderato
String Quartet no. 7 in F-sharp minor, op. 108
6. I. Allegretto
7. II. Lento
8. III. Allegro
String Quartet no. 9 in E-flat major, op. 117
9. I. Moderato con moto
10. II. Adagio
11. III. Allegretto
12. IV. Adagio
13. V. Allegro

CD24 - String Quartets 5, 11, 12 - 2002 - [76:14]
Dmitri Shostakovich
String Quartet no. 5 in B-flat major, op. 92
1. I. Allegro non troppo
2. II. Andante
3. III. Moderato
String Quartet no. 11 in F minor, op. 122
4. I. Introduction: Andantino
5. II. Scherzo: Allegretto
6. III. Recitativo: Adagio
7. IV. Etude: Allegro
8. V. Humoresque: Allegro
9. VI. Elegy: Adagio
10. VI. Conclusion: Moderato
String Quartet no. 12 in B-flat major, op. 133
11. I. Moderato
12. II. Allegretto

CD25 - String Quartets 4, 6, 10 - 2002 - [75:16]
Dmitri Shostakovich
String Quartet no. 4 in D major, op. 83
1. I. Allegretto
2. II. Andantino
3. III. Allegretto
4. IV. Allegretto
String Quartet no. 6 in G major, op. 101
5. I. Allegretto
6. II. Moderato con moto
7. III. Lento
8. IV. Lento, Allegretto
String Quartet no. 10 in A-flat major, op. 118
9. I. Andante
10. II. Allegretto furioso
11. III. Adagio
12. IV. Allegretto

CD26 - String Quartets 1, 14, 15 - 2002 - [77:58]
Dmitri Shostakovich
String Quartet no. 1 in C major, op. 49
1. I. Moderato
2. II. Moderato
3. III. Allegro molto
4. IV. Allegro
String Quartet no. 14 in F-sharp major, op. 142
5. I. Allegretto
6. II. Adagio
7. III. Allegretto
String Quartet no. 15 in E-flat minor, op. 144
8. I. Elegy: Adagio
9. II. Serenade: Adagio
10. III. Intermezzo: Adagio
11. IV. Nocturne: Adagio
12. V. Funeral March: Adagio
13. VI. Epilogue: Adagio

CD27 - Preludes and Fugues 1-13 - 2006 - [69:21]
Dmitri Shostakovich
Prelude and Fugue no.1 in C
1. Prelude
2. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.2 in A minor
3. Prelude
4. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.3 in G
5. Prelude
6. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.4 in E minor
7. Prelude
8. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.5 in D
9. Prelude
10. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.6 in B minor
11. Prelude
12. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.7 in A
13. Prelude
14. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.8 in F-sharp minor
15. Prelude
16. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.9 in E
17. Prelude
18. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.10 in C-sharp minor
19. Prelude
20. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.11 in B
21. Prelude
22. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.12 in G-sharp minor
23. Prelude
24. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.13 in F-sharp
25. Prelude
26. Fugue

CD28 - Preludes and Fugues 14-24 - 2006 - [74:44]
Dmitri Shostakovich
Prelude and Fugue no.14 in E-flat minor
1. Prelude
2. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.15 in D-flat
3. Prelude
4. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.16 in B-flat minor
5. Prelude
6. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.17 in A-flat
7. Prelude
8. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.18 in F minor
9. Prelude
10. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.19 in E-flat
11. Prelude
12. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.20 in C minor
13. Prelude
14. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.21 in B-flat
15. Prelude
16. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.22 in G minor
17. Prelude
18. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.23 in F
19. Prelude
20. Fugue
Prelude and Fugue no.24 in D minor
21. Prelude
22. Fugue

Sergei Aleksashkin, Alla Simoni, Vladimir Vaneev, Klara Würtz, Timora Rosler, Muza Rubackyte, Choir of the Moscow Choral Academy, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Orchestra Sinfonica Abruzzese, Russian National Orchestra, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Quartetto Nous, Trio Kanon, Duo Phone, Rubio Quartet, Rudolf Barshai, Theodore Kuchar, Filippo Arlia, Valentin Uryupin, Valery Polyansky

WDR Sinfonieorchester, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano, Rudolf Barshai - Shostakovich Collection (Box Set 28 CDs) (2025)



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Great Post!
I have converted to 24/48 using Media Human Converter, sound is excellent so far!(Symphonies)