Shostakovich: Violin & Viola Sonatas
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Composer: Dmitry ShostakovichPerformer: Sviatoslav Richter
Performer: Yuri Bashmet
Performer: Oleg Kagan
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2003-10-07
Music Label: Moscow Studio
Soundtracks:
- Andante
- Allegretto
- Largo
- Moderato
- Allegretto
- Adagio
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Free Music Review: Absolutely electrifying performances by masters of their craft!
Hit: 5 Stars
I first heard these two gems on a Melodyia disc, and was transfixed by the sheer power and brilliance of both performances. Sviatoslav Richter was at the height of his powers when these works were recorded, and one can only weep that the violinist Kagan, virtually unknown in the West at that time,didn't live to become the truly great master he was in the process of becoming. Bashmet too(viola) is magnificent & full of youthful vigour.
I used to think that Shostakovich's best works were his towering symphonies, his Cello concertos and his opera "Lady MacBeth of Mstensk".
However now I am not so sure. The two sonatas on this disc are among the best pieces of music I have ever heard. I am in awe of Shostakovich's musical genius and the genius of the artists who have brought these compositions to life in these recordings. The term "chamber music" seems such a pallid and inappropriate description. They are more like concentrated versions of his symphonies - cut down to the very essence of life and life's struggles. I felt quite emotionally exhausted after listening to this disc.
By the way, it is true that there are a couple of annoying coughs on the soundtrack, particularly with the violin sonata. Frankly however, they don't matter. The force, power and brilliance of these live performances sweeps the listener along in an orgasm of pleasure and wonderment.
Shostakovich: Violin & Viola Sonatas Poster
Two remarkable chamber compositions by D. Shostakovich are presented in this album. Sonata for Viola and Piano is the composer's last work.Classical Music CDs
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