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Composer:
Dmitri Shostakovich

Conductor:
Mariss Jansons

Background: One of the most-renowned conductors alive today, Mariss Jansons continues his journey through the greatest 20th century symphonic cycle - that of Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich. For this recording of the remarkable Fourth Symphony, he conducts one of Europe's top orchestras - the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony is one of the most important in his cycle both musically (it's the first really mature symphony) and historically. Having been attacked by the party for not writing appropriately Soviet music, he reacted - fearing for his life - by suppressing this dark and powerful work, which received its premiere only after Stalin's death.

Few conductors alive understand Shostakovich better than Mariss Jansons, and his interpretations have always been highly regarded. This disc is no less an authoritative interpretation than the rest of his cycle, due to be completed in time for the 100th anniversary of the composer's birth in 2006.

CATALOGUE NR: 5578242
RECORD LABEL: EMI
FORMAT: CD
PRICE: £ 12.50 including VAT, or £ 10.64 excluding VAT
RELEASE DATE: 04-Oct-2004

COMPOSER: Dmitri Shostakovich
TRACKS: Symphony No.4 in C minor op.43.
ORCHESTRA: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
CONDUCTOR: Mariss Jansons

- Feb-2005 5 star BBC Music Mag. - Penguin Guide 3 star

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