SHOSTAKOVITCH: The Symphonies Nos 1-15 - Gurzenich-Orchestra Koln - Kitajenk 12 SACD Hybrid Box Set

Dmitri Shostakovitch (1906-1975)

The Symphonies
Complete Recording
12 SACD-Hybrid set
Plays on all SACD and CD players

Marina Shaguch, mezzo-soprano
Arutjun Kotchinian, bass Prague Philharmonic Chorus
Gurzenich-Orchestra Cologne
Dmitri Kitajenko, director

Capriccio presents a world premiere: the first complete recording of Dmitri Scostakovitch's 15 symphonies on SACD in 5.1 format. This ambitious project was realised in the years 2002 to 2004 with the Gurzenich Orchestra Cologne conducted by Dmitri Kitajenko, who is able to continue that authentic performance tradition od Shostakovitch's music in our time in a manner surpassing that of any other conductor. With the Gurzenich Orchestra Cologne, Kitajenko had an orchestra at his disposal that combines brilliance and virtuosity with enthusiasm and passion. And thus, we find a complete recording bound to set standards. This recording makes Shostakovitch's vissions of sound become reality for this first time by its use of multi-channel technology.

SACD 1
Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10
Symphony No. 3 in E flat minor, Op. 20
"The First of May"

SACD 2
Symphony No. 2 in B major, Op. 14
"To October - a symphonic dedication"
Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47

SACD 3
Symphony No. 4 in C minor, Op. 43

SACD 4 + 5
Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54
Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60
"Leningrad"
Symphony No. 9 in E flat major, Op.70

SACD 6
Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65

SACD 7
Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93

SACD 8
Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103
"The Year 1905"

SACD 9
Symphony No. 12 in D Minor, Op. 112
"the Year 1917"

SACD 10
Symphony No. 13 in B flat minor, Op. 113
"Babi Yar"

SACD 11 + 12
Symphony No. 14, Op. 135
Symphony No. 15 in A major, Op. 141
Special Feature:
The Cologne Shostakovitch Project