Description
Dmitri Shostakovich: Film Music – Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin & Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin (7-CD Set)
Product Information
- UPC: 4006408495338
- Label: Capriccio
- Catalog Number: 49533
- Format: 7 Audio CDs
- Release Year: 2006
- Orchestras: Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
- Conductors: Michail Jurowski, James Judd, Leonid Grin
- Produced by: Deutschlandradio Kultur, Delta Music GmbH, Germany
- Design: sowiesodesign.de
- Websites: www.capriccio.at, www.deltamusic.de
- Made in: Germany
Overview
This comprehensive 7-CD set presents the film music of the eminent Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich, capturing his mastery in scoring for cinema during a prolific career spanning much of the 20th century. Featuring suites and incidental music from classic films such as King Lear, The Fall of Berlin, Golden Mountains, New Babylon, and Hamlet, this collection offers an immersive exploration of Shostakovich’s cinematic legacy.
Performed by the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin and the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin under the expert baton of conductors Michail Jurowski, James Judd, and Leonid Grin, the recordings bring forth the dramatic intensity, rich orchestration, and emotional depth characteristic of Shostakovich’s film scores.
Product Features
- Format: 7-CD set with digitally mastered recordings
- Genre: Classical Film Music, 20th Century Orchestral
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Content Overview:
Performers: Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin- CD 1: Suites from Hamlet Op.116a and The Gadfly (Die Hornisse), Op.97a
- CD 2 & 3: New Babylon (Neues Babylon), Op.18; Suite from Five Days – Five Nights, Op.111a
- CD 4: Incidental and film music from King Lear (König Lear), Op.58a and Op.137
- CD 5: Suites from Zoya (Soja), Op.64a and The Fall of Berlin (Der Fall von Berlin), Op.82a
- CD 6: Suites from Golden Mountains (Goldene Berge), Op.30a; Maxim Film Trilogy, Op.50a; Alone (Allein), Op.26
- CD 7: Additional selections and highlights from Shostakovich’s film music
- Conductors: Michail Jurowski, James Judd, Leonid Grin
- Sound Quality: Digitally remastered for clarity and dynamic range
Interesting Facts
- Shostakovich’s Film Legacy: Known primarily for his symphonies and chamber music, Shostakovich’s contribution to film music reveals a different facet of his compositional genius, blending dramatic narrative and evocative orchestration.
- Historic Films: Films like The Fall of Berlin and King Lear are milestones in Soviet and German cinema, with Shostakovich’s scores playing an integral role in their emotional impact.
- Multiple Conductors: The participation of three renowned conductors ensures varied interpretative nuances across the diverse repertoire.
- German Orchestras: The Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin and Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin are among Europe’s leading orchestras, known for their precision and tonal richness.
- Comprehensive Collection: This set is one of the most complete collections of Shostakovich’s film music available, ideal for classical music enthusiasts and film score collectors alike.
Publishers
Released by Capriccio and Deutschlandradio Kultur, 2006. Distributed by Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany.
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