Shostakovich's Fifth

Simon Cummings, 27th May

While Stravinsky and Britten tuck away their sentiments and melodies, the debate about Shostakovich’s Fifth seems finally to be settled.

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Stravinsky, Igor (1882-1971)	Symphonies pour instruments à vent (version de 1947)
Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976)	Lachrymae pour alto et cordes, Op.48b
Chostakovitch, Dimitri (1906-1975)	Symphonie no. 5 en ré mineur, Op.47

Lawrence Power	Alto
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Nicholas Collon	Direction