'The quality of the string playing throughout is outstanding: admirably expressive, fearlessly virtuosic and surprisingly full-toned.'
The Strad
Shostakovich: Chamber Symphony
Shostakovich: Chamber Symphony
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- Chamber Symphony in C minor, Op. 110a: I. LargoComposer(s) Dmitri ShostakovichArtist(s) Clio Gould Scottish Ensemble
Chamber Symphony in C minor, Op. 110a: I. Largo
05:22$1.80 - Chamber Symphony in C minor, Op. 110a: II. Allegro moltoComposer(s) Dmitri ShostakovichArtist(s) Clio Gould Scottish Ensemble
Chamber Symphony in C minor, Op. 110a: II. Allegro molto
02:45$1.80 - Chamber Symphony in C minor, Op. 110a: III. AllegrettoComposer(s) Dmitri ShostakovichArtist(s) Clio Gould Scottish Ensemble
Chamber Symphony in C minor, Op. 110a: III. Allegretto
04:38$1.80 - Chamber Symphony in C minor, Op. 110a: IV. LargoComposer(s) Dmitri ShostakovichArtist(s) Clio Gould Scottish Ensemble
Chamber Symphony in C minor, Op. 110a: IV. Largo
05:38$1.80 - Chamber Symphony in C minor, Op. 110a: V. LargoComposer(s) Dmitri ShostakovichArtist(s) Clio Gould Scottish Ensemble
Chamber Symphony in C minor, Op. 110a: V. Largo
04:18$1.80 - Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor for piano, trumpet and strings, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderatoComposer(s) Dmitri ShostakovichArtist(s) Clio Gould John Wallace - trumpet, Sophia Rahman - piano Scottish Ensemble
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor for piano, trumpet and strings, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato
05:56$1.80 - Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor for piano, trumpet and strings, Op. 35: II. LentoComposer(s) Dmitri ShostakovichArtist(s) Clio Gould John Wallace - trumpet, Sophia Rahman - piano Scottish Ensemble
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor for piano, trumpet and strings, Op. 35: II. Lento
07:50$2.70 - Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor for piano, trumpet and strings, Op. 35: III. ModeratoComposer(s) Dmitri ShostakovichArtist(s) Clio Gould John Wallace - trumpet, Sophia Rahman - piano Scottish Ensemble
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor for piano, trumpet and strings, Op. 35: III. Moderato
01:34$1.80 - Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor for piano, trumpet and strings, Op. 35: IV. Allegro con brioComposer(s) Dmitri ShostakovichArtist(s) Clio Gould John Wallace - trumpet, Sophia Rahman - piano Scottish Ensemble
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor for piano, trumpet and strings, Op. 35: IV. Allegro con brio
07:00$2.70 - Two pieces for string octet, Op. 11: No. 1. Prelude. AdagioComposer(s) Dmitri ShostakovichArtist(s) Clio Gould Scottish Ensemble
Two pieces for string octet, Op. 11: No. 1. Prelude. Adagio
05:43$1.80 - Two pieces for string octet, Op. 11: No. 2. Scherzo. Allegro moltoComposer(s) Dmitri ShostakovichArtist(s) Clio Gould Scottish Ensemble
Two pieces for string octet, Op. 11: No. 2. Scherzo. Allegro molto
04:30$1.80
Total running time: 55 minutes.
Album information
A magnificent performance of Shostakovich's deeply personal Chamber Symphony featuring trumpeter John Wallace and pianist Sophia Rahman.
This is the premiere recording of a transcription by Rudolf Barshai of the composer's monument to 'the victims of fascism and war’. The Chamber Symphony is a gripping portrayal of the brutality of conflict. Its jagged, dynamic rhythms in the central sections are contrasted by elegiac outer movements that never fail to move the listener.
In contrast the Piano Concerto is one of the most exuberant examples of Shostakovich’s wonderfully subversive sense of humour. Sophia Rahman and John Wallace are the highly accomplished soloists who excel in this repertoire. The programme concludes with the rarely heard Two pieces for string octet which includes the feverishly brilliant Scherzo.
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Reviews
'The sound on both of these discs is just superb.'
American Record Guide
'The quality of the string playing throughout is outstanding: admirably expressive, fearlessly virtuosic and surprisingly full-toned.'
The Strad
'A fine recording.'
BBC Music Magazine
The playing is fresh and enthusiastic, the recording bright and true..
Gramophone.
