Symphony no. 5 / 7 Verses

Album by Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich & The Philadelphia Orchestra & Christoph Eschenbach

Symphonies No. 5 and No. 7 are orchestral works by Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich, composed in 1937 and 1941 respectively. They juxtapose traditional symphonic structures with stark, often dramatic orchestration and motifs reflecting the political pressure and wartime experience of the Soviet era, marking pivotal moments in Shostakovich's career as he navigated state scrutiny and public expectation.
First released: 1st January 2008

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 5 in D minor, op. 47: I. Moderato
    17:41
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 5 in D minor, op. 47: II. Allegretto
    5:53
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 5 in D minor, op. 47: III. Largo
    16:27
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 5 in D minor, op. 47: IV. Allegro non troppo
    12:33
  5. 5.
    7 Verses, op. 127: No. 1. Ophelia’s Song
    3:00
  6. 6.
    7 Verses, op. 127: No. 2. Gamayun, Bird of Prophecy
    3:46
  7. 7.
    7 Verses, op. 127: No. 3. We were Together
    3:21
  8. 8.
    7 Verses, op. 127: No. 4. The Town Sleeps
    3:05
  9. 9.
    7 Verses, op. 127: No. 5. The Storm
    2:05
  10. 10.
    7 Verses, op. 127: No. 6. Secret Signs
    4:39
  11. 11.
    7 Verses, op. 127: No. 7. Music
    5:36

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