Shostakovich - Symphonies Nos. 6 & 7 - Boston S... -

: An epic, defiant masterpiece composed largely during the Nazi siege of Leningrad. Nelsons conducts it with a blend of "dignity and menace," capturing both the tragedy and the resistance inherent in the score.

This 2-CD release, titled Shostakovich: Under Stalin's Shadow – Symphonies Nos. 6 & 7 , features the BSO’s signature polish and forensic detail in some of the composer’s most historically charged works. Shostakovich - Symphonies Nos. 6 & 7 - Boston S...

Andris Nelsons and the (BSO) continue their acclaimed, Grammy-winning series Under Stalin’s Shadow for Deutsche Grammophon with a powerful pairing of Shostakovich’s Symphonies Nos. 6 and 7 . : An epic, defiant masterpiece composed largely during

: A "schizophrenic" work known for its lopsided proportions, opening with a long, brooding Largo that is eventually countered by two brisk, mocking movements. 6 & 7 , features the BSO’s signature

: The symphonies are complemented by the Suite from the Incidental Music to King Lear and the zippy, high-energy Festive Overture . Critical Reception