BBC Proms! - Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture; Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13

On this CD:

1. 1812 -- Festival Overture, for orchestra in E flat major, Op. 49
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by BBC Philharmonic Orchestra with Sergei Leiferkus
Conducted by Vassily Sinaisky

2. Symphony No. 13 in B flat Minor, Op. 113 (Babi Yar)
Composed by Dmitry Shostakovich
Performed by BBC Philharmonic Orchestra with Sergei Leiferkus
Conducted by Vassily Sinaisky

BBC Proms! - Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture; Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13, Music, Sergei Leiferkus, Dmitry Shostakovich, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, 20th/21st Century Symphony with Solo Voice and Chorus, Classical, Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral & Symphonic, Romantic Overture for Orchestra, Symphonic
BBC Proms! - Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture; Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A unique "Babi Yar"
 BBC Proms! - Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture; Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13

Manufacturer: BBC Legends
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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All Works by ShostakovichAll Works by Shostakovich | Shostakovich, Dmitri | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
OverturesOvertures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
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Leiferkus, SergeiLeiferkus, Sergei | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000026CU1
Release Date: 2000-02-22

Tracks:

  1. 1812 - Ceremonial Overture, Op.49 - BBC PO/Vassily Sinaisky
  2. Sym No.13 in b flat, Op.113 'Babi Yar': I. Babi Yar: Adagio
  3. Sym No.13 in b flat, Op.113 'Babi Yar': II. Humour: Allegretto
  4. Sym No.13 in b flat, Op.113 'Babi Yar': III. In The Grocery: Adagio
  5. Sym No.13 in b flat, Op.113 'Babi Yar': IV. Fears: Largo
  6. Sym No.13 in b flat, Op.113 'Babi Yar': V. A Career: Allegretto

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A unique "Babi Yar".......2005-09-17

This live performance form the Proms of the Shostakovich Sym. 13 is one of a kind, and very fine. Sinaisky conducts the symphony without refinement, as a gritty anti-Stalinist cry. The chorus is a bit recessed, but that's a small matter. The spirit of the piece seems totally galvanized here, and using a lighter bass-baritone, Sergei Leiferkus, in place of the usual rich Russian basso pays off. Leiferkus has a gritty, gargly voice that delivers the satire and rage of the poetry with great directness. This goes to the top of my list for this piece, the greatest protest symphony of the century

Music Track:

  1. Beethoven/Mozart: Piano Concertos
  2. Beethoven: String Quartet, Op. 130 & Grosse Fuge
  3. Beethoven: String Quartets, Op. 18, Nos. 1 & 5
  4. Beethoven: String Quartets, Opp. 95 & 127
  5. Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3
  6. Brahms: Cellos Sonatas Op. 38 & 99 [Import]
  7. Brahms: Ein Duetsches Requiem (German Requiem)
  8. Brahms: Piano Trios 1-3 / Piano Quintet
  9. Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Op77; Bloch: Concerto for violin
  10. Byrd: Mass for Five Voices

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