Shostakovich: Violin Concerto, Op. 99; Cello Concerto Op. 107

Shostakovich: Violin Concerto, Op. 99; Cello Concerto Op. 107
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Sony has brought together Shostakovitch's greatest concertos in first recordings made soon after their American premieres by the artists most closely identified with them. Neither performance has been bettered, though some, such as Vengerov's Teldec Violin Concerto, come close. The Violin Concerto is in solid, detailed mono; the Cello Concerto in fine stereo. Oistrakh goes to the heart of the violin work, playing with extraordinary tonal magnificence and emotional power. He's matched by Mitropoulos, whose identification with the score is apparent. Rostropovitch is as good in the Cello Concerto, getting excellent support from Ormandy's Philadelphians. Both performances share the white heat of fresh discovery and have stood the test of time to become classic recordings. --Dan Davis

Country	USA
Brand	Sony
Manufacturer	Sony Classical / Masterworks Heritage
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	074646332726
Model	2011950
ReleaseDate	1998-06-16
UnitCount	1
Format	Original recording remastered
UPCs	074646332726
EANs	0074646332726

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