Philharmonia Orchestra - Santtu conducts Shostakovich - Symphony No. 10 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Santtu conducts Shostakovich Moscow Cheryomushki and Symphony No. 1 is the seventh album from Philharmonia Records. Led by Santtu-Matias Rouvali, these performances were recorded live at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, where they are resident. The Philharmonia Orchestra has an extensive legacy of recording the music of Shostakovich, and in this latest it's Principal Conductor brings his own distinctive energy, precision, and flair to two contrasting masterpieces the sharp-witted exuberance of Moscow Cheryomushki and the youthful brilliance of the First Symphony.

?Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony is one of conductor Dmitry Liss' favourite works. It is close to his heart because it encapsulates an ethical standard. Orchestras from countries that have experienced dictature and repression have a special relation to this work. The performers immediately understand what is behind the notation; the mysteries, the magic of ambiguities, the playing with fire. To express oneself so personally is extremely hazardous and Shostakovich does it with sublime skill. Dmitry Liss says he comes closer to the music and admires it more and more each time he conducts it. The Ural Philharmonic Orchestra has performed the work in major venues all over Europe.

Santtu conducts Strauss Ein Heldenleben is the sixth album from Philharmonia Records. Con-ducted by Santtu-Matias Rouvali, this performance was recorded at Southbank Centre's RoyalFestival Hall.PRAISE FOR Santtu conducts Shostakovich Symphony 10InchThemes from the previous movements are intriguingly revived and intertwined and the sheerenergy of Rouvali's onslaught upon the music almost convinces us of the heroism of resistanceand endurance, ultimately rewarded by explosive, joyous liberation.Inch - MusicWeb InternationalInchThe first movement is both atmospheric and flowing, sensitively delineating each stage inthe unfolding psychological drama.Inch - Gramophone