Best of Dmitri Shostakovich - Essential Classical Music

Shostakovich’s music is a testament to resilience, defiance, and profound emotion. His compositions, marked by striking contrasts and deep intensity, reflect both the struggles of his time and the brilliance of his creative mind. From hauntingly beautiful adagios to electrifying symphonic movements, his work carries a unique voice that speaks of both sorrow and triumph.

This collection brings together some of his most powerful and evocative works, showcasing his mastery of orchestration, his sharp wit, and his deep understanding of human emotion. Whether it’s the raw intensity of his symphonies, the elegance of his chamber music, or the unsettling beauty of his piano pieces, every note is charged with meaning.

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00:00:00 Prelude No. 17, Op. 34 (6)
00:02:14 Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 35: II. Lento (6)
00:09:25 The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a: II. Contredanse (4)
00:12:35 Hamlet - Suite from the Film, Op. 116 A: IV. In the Garden (4)
00:15:15 The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a: V. Barrel Organ Waltz (4)
00:17:27 The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a: IV. Interlude (4)
00:20:44 String Quartet No. 4, Op. 83: IV. Allegretto (4)
00:29:33 The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a: VI. Galop (4)
00:31:22 The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a: VII. Introduction (4)
00:38:11 The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a: VIII. Romance (4)
00:45:28 The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a: IX. Intermezzo (4)
00:51:18 The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a: X. Nocturne (4)
00:55:23 The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a: XI. Scene (4)
00:58:18 Hamlet - Suite from the Film, Op. 116 A: VII. Ophelia (4)
01:02:47 String Quartet No. 4, Op. 83: I. Allegretto (4)
01:07:54 String Quartet No. 4, Op. 83: II. Andantino (4)
01:15:55 String Quartet No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 92: II. Andante - Andantino - attacca (7)
01:24:12 String Quartet No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 92: III. Moderato - Allegretto - Andante (7)
01:34:22 String Quartet No. 7 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 108: II. Lento - attacca (7)
01:38:17 Symphony No. 13 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 113 "Babi Yar“: I. Babi Yar - Adagio (1)
01:53:57 Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 147: I. Moderato (2)
02:05:37 Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 147: III. Adagio (2)
02:22:40 String Quartet No. 3, Op. 73: I. Allegretto (6)
02:29:22 Chamber Symphony in C Minor, Op. 110 a (arr. by Barshai from String Quartet No. 8 ): I. Largo (3)
02:34:09 Chamber Symphony in C minor, Op. 110 a (arr. by Barshai from String Quartet No. 8 ): II. Allegro molto (3)
02:37:13 Chamber Symphony in C Minor, Op. 110 a (arr. by Barshai from String Quartet No. 8 ): IV. Largo (3)
02:42:47 Chamber Symphony in C Minor, Op. 110 a (arr. by Barshai from String Quartet No. 8 ): V. Largo (3)
02:46:41 Hamlet - Suite from the Film, Op. 116 A: II. Ball at the Palace (4)
02:49:45 Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 122 (5)
03:06:47 String Quartet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 68: II. Recitative and Romance: Adagio (1)
03:17:10 String Quartet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 68: III. Waltz: Allegro (1)
03:22:36 String Quartet No. 4, Op. 83: III. Allegretto (4)

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(1) Georgian State String Quartet
(2) Igor Uryash
(3) Konzerthaus Kammerorchester Berlin
(4) Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra
(5) New Philharmonic Quartet
(6) Novosibirsk Chamber Orchestra
(7) Saint Petersburg String Quartet


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