Shostakovich: Symphony No. 15 / Violin Concerto No. 2

Dmitry Shostakovich (Composer), Kiril Kondrashin (Conductor), David Oistrakh (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: David Oistrakh
• Conductor: Kiril Kondrashin
• Composer: Dmitry Shostakovich
• Audio CD (June 30, 1998)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Icone
• ASIN: B000007TBU
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,219,673 in Music (See Bestsellers 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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shostakovich's Final Symphony Incomparable, April 20, 2000

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

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.