Simfoniya No. 5

by Dmitri Shostakovich / Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra / Kirill Kondrashin

Simfoniya No. 5 cover art

Kirill Kondrashin conducts the Moscow Philharmonic in a definitive interpretation of Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony. The recording emphasizes extreme dynamic contrasts, utilizing heavy brass and aggressive string sections to articulate the work's underlying political tension and forced triumphalism.

Genres

  • Modern Classical
  • Symphony

Tracklist

  1. Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 - I. Moderato, Allegro non troppo, Moderato
  2. Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 - II. Allegretto
  3. Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 - III. Largo
  4. Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 - IV. Allegro non troppo, Allegro