2009 two CD release. The recordings contained in this set of Shostakovich's Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Symphonies were all made soon after the first performances of each work, and have an authenticity as well as a musical immediacy that later recordings inevitably have lacked, good as they may be. These recordings stand as unique sound documents in the history of the interpretation of Shostakovich's music. In addition they testify to Stokowski's own personal style as an interpreter of this composer's works. Shostakovich held Stokowski in high esteem as an exponent of his music.

Tracklist:

Symphony No. 5 In D Minor, Op. 47: I. Moderato
Symphony No. 5 In D Minor, Op. 47: II. Allegretto
Symphony No. 5 In D Minor, Op. 47: III. Largo
Symphony No. 5 In D Minor, Op. 47: IV. Allegro Non Troppo
Symphony No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 54: I. Largo
Symphony No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 54: II. Allegro
Symphony No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 54: III. Presto
Symphony No. 7 In C Major, Op. 60, "Leningrad": I. Allegretto
Symphony No. 7 In C Major, Op. 60, "Leningrad": II. Moderato (Poco Allegretto)
Symphony No. 7 In C Major, Op. 60, "Leningrad": III. Adagio
Symphony No. 7 In C Major, Op. 60, "Leningrad": IV. Allegro Non Troppo

UPC: 017685123221
Label: Music & Arts Program
Release Date: 11.10.09
Format: CD

Leopold Stokowski - Stokowski Conducts Shostakovich (2 CD)