Symphonies Nos.5 and 9
SHOSTAKOVICH Dmitry (1906-1975)
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra - Jaap van Zweden (Dir)
Label : Naxos
Artikelnummer: 8574549
1 CD Spielzeit : 067:05
CHF 13.50
Symphony No.5 was premiered in 1937. It was composed in response to the Soviet denouncement in Pravda of the composer's most recent works and was an overwhelming success, returning the composer to favour with the authorities. The jaunty, neo-Classical character of Symphony No.9 was in stark contrast to the 'victory symphony' expected by Soviet officialdom.