Research Catalog

Title

Symphony no. 4 [electronic resource] / Shostakovich.

Author

Shostakovich, Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich, 1906-1975

Publication

[London] : EMI Classics, p2004.

Details

Additional Authors

• Iansons, Marius
• Bayerischer Rundfunk. Orchester. prf

Description

1 online resource (65 min.)

Summary

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.

Series Statement

Classical music library

Uniform Title

Symphonies, no. 4, op. 43, C minor

Alternative Title

Symphonies, no. 4, op. 43

Subject

Symphonies

Genre/Form

Sound recordings.

Event (note)

• Recorded Feb. 9-12, 2004, Stadthalle Germering.

Contents

Symphony No. 4 in C minor, Op. 43 / Dmitry Shostakovich (Mariss Jansons, conductor ; Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra).

LCCN

• GBAYC0401352
• GBAYC0401353
• GBAYC0401354

OCLC

809793485

Author

Shostakovich, Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich, 1906-1975.

Title

Symphony no. 4 [electronic resource] / Shostakovich.

Imprint

[London] : EMI Classics, p2004.

Playing Time

010422

Series

Classical music library

Performer

Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks ; Mariss Jansons, conductor.

Event

Recorded Feb. 9-12, 2004, Stadthalle Germering.

Connect to:

Access Naxos Music Library

Added Author

Iansons, Marius. Conductor

Bayerischer Rundfunk. Orchester. Performer

Other Form:

Print version: Shostakovich, Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich, 1906-1975. Symphonies, no. 4, op. 43. Symphony no. 4. [London] : EMI Classics, p2004 publisher catalog number 5 57824 2

Print version: Shostakovich, Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich, 1906-1975. Symphonies, no. 4, op. 43. Symphony no. 4. [London] : EMI Classics, p2004 publisher catalog number 7243 5 57824 2 7

Print version: Shostakovich, Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich, 1906-1975. Symphonies, no. 4, op. 43. Symphony no. 4. [London] : EMI Classics, p2004 (OCoLC)57217750

Other Standard Identifier

GBAYC0401352

GBAYC0401353

GBAYC0401354

Publisher No.

0724355782458 EMI Classics

Branch Call Number

eNYPL Music