Symphonies no. 5, op. 47 / no. 9, op. 70

Album by Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich & Brussels Philharmonic & Ali Rahbari

Symphonies No. 5, Op. 47 and No. 9, Op. 70 are orchestral symphonies by Dmitri Shostakovich, composed in 1937 and 1945 respectively. The Fifth is characterised by dramatic, often brooding orchestration and was composed amid intense political scrutiny, marking a pivotal moment in his career, while the Ninth adopts lighter textures and sharper classical allusions in the wartime aftermath, offering a contrasting public statement in his symphonic output.
First released: July 1991

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 5 in D minor, op. 47: I. Moderato
    16:32
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 5 in D minor, op. 47: II. Allegretto
    5:42
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 5 in D minor, op. 47: III. Largo
    16:37
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 5 in D minor, op. 47: IV. Allegro non troppo
    10:45
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 9 in E-flat major, op. 70: I. Allegro
    5:12
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 9 in E-flat major, op. 70: II. Moderato
    8:54
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 9 in E-flat major, op. 70: III. Presto
    2:46
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 9 in E-flat major, op. 70: IV. Largo
    3:28
  9. 9.
    Symphony no. 9 in E-flat major, op. 70: V. Allegretto
    6:13

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