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8 hours ago

Shostakovich's First at 100 how prodigious genius sounded before Stalin set about silencing it

Shostakovich's First Symphony, premiered in 1926, showcases boldness and sardonic humor, subverting traditional orchestral expectations with its unique structure and character.
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8 months ago

Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos 1 & 3; Two Scherzos album review deft execution of the Russian's early exuberance

Shostakovich's early symphonies show diverse influences while later works align more closely with Mahler.
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1 year ago

Not how you play but how you listen: The Jerusalem Quartet's complete Shostakovich cycle for Friends of Chamber Music * Oregon ArtsWatch

The virtuosity of the first violinist was breathtaking, as was the richness and flexibility of the viola, the full throated cello, and the flawless ensemble playing of the whole group.
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