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Although it was written at a time of great optimism in the Soviet Union with the Nazis in retreat, Shostakovich's Eighth Symphony is imbued with a deep sense of sorrow and fear of the future. Whereas the authorities expected a victorius anthem, Shostakovich appeared too affected by the bloody cost of the war. Mstislav Rostropovich again proved that no other conductor is able to so intimately understand the feelings of his dear friend.
Composer Dmitri Shostakovich Conductor Mstislav Rostropovich Performers London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 8 in C Minor
1. I. Adagio - Allegro non troppo
2. II. Allegretto
3. III. Allegro non troppo
4. IV. Largo
5. V. Allegretto
Release Date 6 June 2005
LSO0527 | 822231102724
Producer James Mallinson Engineer Neil Hutchinson for Classic Sound Ltd Recorded November 2004, Barbican, London
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording
Booklet in English, French & German
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Reviews
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'All the searing intensity, perceptiveness and magnificent playing that made this such a memorable performance survives on this recording. No one has a more intimate knowledge of Shostakovich's musical psyche that his long-time friend Rostropovich and that insight exudes from every pore of his interpretation ... this must surely be the benchmark for this shattering work.'
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'[Rostropovich] must have been amazed and moved by the playing of the LSO. You can only sit and wonder whether, in terms of pity and terror, musical expression could possibly go further.'
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'Anyone present at Barbican Hall last November knows what a moving performance of this symphony Rostropovich and the LSO delivered.'
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