Symphony 15 in a Major Op 141

Shostakovich (Artist), Kondrashin (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 30, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Icone
• ASIN: B000007TBU
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,734,212 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Symphony No. 15 in A major, Op. 141: Movement 1

2. Symphony No. 15 in A major, Op. 141: Movement 2

3. Symphony No. 15 in A major, Op. 141: Movement 3

4. Violin Concerto No. 2 in C sharp minor, Op. 129: Movement 1

5. Violin Concerto No. 2 in C sharp minor, Op. 129: Movement 2

Customer Reviews

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shostakovich's Final Symphony Incomparable, April 19, 2000

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Paul (Get to Benaroya Holl) (Seattle, Washington United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Symphony 15 in a Major Op 141 (Audio CD)

The recording of the 15th Symphony, and Violin Concerto No. 2 is clearly recorded, and takes the listener beyond emotions. Each movement of both pieces shows the author's final freedom of expression. The 15th Symphony was Shostakovich's last great symphony, and was written after his protaganist's, Stalin, death. The symphony is conducted with all the emotion that Kondrashin could draw from his orchestra. Like wise the Violin Concerto No. 2 shows not only the artist's command of the violin, but the emotions Oistrach draws from the piece as well. It is no wonder that Shostakovich wrote his violin concertos with this artist in mind. This a highly collectible, and treasured part of my collection.