Shostakovich: Symphony Nos. 5 & 9

Shostakovich: Symphony Nos. 5 & 9

Leonard Bernstein's performances of Shostakovich were almost as highly regarded as his Mahler. This performance of the Fifth Symphony was the highlight of his celebrated tour of the Soviet Union with the New York Philharmonic in 1959. The composer himself attended the performances and approved of Bernstein's interpretation, which is the exact opposite of the traditional Russian one. Rather than take the finale ponderously, Bernstein flies through the music at a frantic pace, carrying it forward with irresistible momentum. The Ninth Symphony is the composer's lightest and most carefree. Bernstein walks the fine line between humor and seriousness with acrobatic skill. --David Hurwitz

Country	USA
Brand	Masterworks
Manufacturer	Sony Classical
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	074646184127
Model	2011752
ReleaseDate	1999-09-21
UnitCount	1
Format	Original recording remastered
UPCs	074646184127
EANs	0074646184127

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