Shostakovich 4 - Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Haitink / CSO Resound Audio CD + DVD CD 2008 / CSOR 901 814

UPC 810449018142

Product Details

Title: Shostakovich 4 - Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
Format: Audio CD + DVD
Label: CSO Resound
UPC: 810449018142
Release Date: 2008
Language: Non-Music, English (DVD)
Genre: Classical
Style: Modern, Education

Description

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of the esteemed conductor Bernard Haitink, presents a powerful rendition of Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 4. This package includes both an audio CD and a DVD, offering a comprehensive experience of the symphony. The Symphony No. 4 is a monumental work, known for its complexity, emotional depth, and historical significance, as it was composed during a time of intense political scrutiny for Shostakovich in the Soviet Union. The CD captures the live performance's intensity, while the DVD, titled "Beyond The Score / Is Music Dangerous?", provides an educational exploration of the symphony's context and its implications on the question of whether music can be considered dangerous.

Track List

CD

1. Allegretto Poco Moderato - Presto (29:39)
2. Moderato Con Moto (9:41)
3. Largo - Allegro (31:06)

DVD - Beyond The Score / Is Music Dangerous?

1. Bernard Haitink Introduces Beyond The Score (1:07)
2. Communism Is Soviet Power (3:20)
3. ...Plus The Electrification Of The Whole Country (2:41)
4. Building The New (2:18)
5. Parks Of Rest And Culture (2:20)
6. Muddle Instead Of Music (5:33)
7. A Pen In The Teeth (3:38)
8. The Kremlin Mountaineer (4:04)
9. Fathers And Children (4:34)
10. Mens Sona In Corpore Sano (3:31)
11. Automata And The Absurd (2:05)
12. The Funeral (7:22)
13. The Rehearsal (4:43)
14. There Will Be No Symphony (4:15)
15. The Commissar Vanishes (4:58)
16. Credits

Interesting

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is one of the most illustrious and historic orchestras in the United States, often referred to as one of the "Big Five." The orchestra's rich history is intertwined with the city of Chicago and has seen the leadership of many distinguished conductors, including Riccardo Muti, who served as music director for 13 seasons until 2023. This recording of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 4 is a testament to the CSO's commitment to musical excellence and its ability to convey the profound messages embedded in the works it performs.