Shostakovich, Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich 1906-1975

Symphony no. 5, op. 47 by Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich Shostakovich ( Recording )
330 editions published between 1939 and 2010 in 8 languages and held by 2,060 libraries worldwide
Andre Previn narrates this history of the beginning and development of the symphony, illustrating his observations with pictures and orchestral excerpts.

The string quartets by Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich Shostakovich ( Recording )
269 editions published between 1900 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,970 libraries worldwide
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Testimony : the memoirs of Dmitri Shostakovich by Дмитрий Дмитриевич Шостакович ( Book )
67 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 1,900 libraries worldwide

Symphony no. 4 by Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich Shostakovich ( Recording )
302 editions published between 1900 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 1,508 libraries worldwide
One of the most-renowned conductors alive today, Mariss Jansons continues his journey through the greatest 20th century symphonic cycle - that of Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich. For this recording of the remarkable Fourth Symphony, he conducts one of Europe's top orchestras - the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony is one of the most important in his cycle both musically (it's the first really mature symphony) and historically. Having been attacked by the party for not writing appropriately Soviet music, Shostakovich reacted - fearing for his life - by suppressing this dark and powerful work, which received its premiere only after Stalin's death. Completed in 1936, it was finally heard in 1961, during the Khrushchev "thaw". It proved to be the vital tranistional work in his early career. It is a very Mahlerian work: with its unusual shape; deliberate exess with an enormous orchestra; and the use of popular styles such as dances and marches that appear either straightforwardly or ironically distorted.

Symphony, no. 1, op. 10 by Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich Shostakovich ( Recording )
311 editions published between 1900 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,486 libraries worldwide

Symphony no. 10 by Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich Shostakovich ( Recording )
249 editions published between 1900 and 2010 in 8 languages and held by 1,418 libraries worldwide

Symphony no. 8 by Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich Shostakovich ( Recording )
164 editions published between 1944 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,226 libraries worldwide
Vasily Petrenko adds to his list of acclaimed interpretations of Shostakovich's works with a performance of the composer's eighth symphony featuring the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

24 preludes and fugues, op. 87 by Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich Shostakovich ( Recording )
200 editions published between 1951 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,220 libraries worldwide
Here Alexander Melnikov comes up with his own unique interpretations of Shostakovich's piano works. Along with two CDs, this set includes a bonus Dual Disc with DVD footage that includes interviews and a short film.

Symphony no. 11 by Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich Shostakovich ( Recording )
173 editions published between 1957 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 1,183 libraries worldwide

Symphony no. 7 "Leningrad by Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich Shostakovich ( Recording )
254 editions published between 1900 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 1,158 libraries worldwide