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Symphony No. 1 in F minor Op. 10~Allegretto

Symphony No. 1 in F minor Op. 10~Allegro

Symphony No. 1 in F minor Op. 10~Lento

Symphony No. 1 in F minor Op. 10~Allegro molto

Symphony No. 2 in B Op. 14 for Chorus ; Orchestra, "To October"

Symphony No. 3 in E flat Op. 20 for Chorus ; Orchestra, "First of May"

Symphony No. 4 in C minor Op. 43~Allegretto poco moderato

Symphony No. 4 in C minor Op. 43~Moderato con moto

Symphony No. 4 in C minor Op. 43~Largo-allegro

Symphony No. 5 in D minor Op. 47~Moderato

Symphony No. 5 in D minor Op. 47~Allegretto

Symphony No. 5 in D minor Op. 47~Largo

Symphony No. 5 in D minor Op. 47~Allegro non troppo

Symphony No. 6 in B minor Op. 54~Largo

Symphony No. 6 in B minor Op. 54~Allegro

Symphony No. 6 in B minor Op. 54~Presto

Symphony No. 7 in C Op. 60 "Leningrad"~War, allegretto

Symphony No. 7 in C Op. 60 "Leningrad"~Memories, Moderato (poco allegretto)

Symphony No. 7 in C Op. 60 "Leningrad"~My native Field, adagio

Symphony No. 7 in C Op. 60 "Leningrad"~Victory, allegro non troppo

Symphony No. 8 in C minor Op. 65~Adagio

Symphony No. 8 in C minor Op. 65~Allegretto

Symphony No. 8 in C minor Op. 65~Allegro non troppo

Symphony No. 8 in C minor Op. 65~Largo

Symphony No. 8 in C minor Op. 65~Allegretto

Symphony No. 9 in E flat Op. 70~Allegro

Symphony No. 9 in E flat Op. 70~Moderato

Symphony No. 9 in E flat Op. 70~Presto

Symphony No. 9 in E flat Op. 70~Largo

Symphony No. 9 in E flat Op. 70~Allegretto

Symphony No. 10 in E minor Op. 93~Moderato

Symphony No. 10 in E minor Op. 93~Allegro

Symphony No. 10 in E minor Op. 93~Allegretto

Symphony No. 10 in E minor Op. 93~Andante

Symphony No. 11 in G minor Op. 103 "The Year 1905"~Palace Square: Adagio

Symphony No. 11 in G minor Op. 103 "The Year 1905"~January 9-th: Allegro-adagio-allegro-adagio

Symphony No. 11 in G minor Op. 103 "The Year 1905"~Eternal Memory: Adagio

Symphony No. 11 in G minor Op. 103 "The Year 1905"~The Toscin: Allegro non troppo-allegromoderato-adagio-allegro

Symphony No. 12 in D minor Op. 112 "The Year 1917" "To the Memory of Lenin"~Revolutionary Petrograd: Moderato-allegro

Symphony No. 12 in D minor Op. 112 "The Year 1917" "To the Memory of Lenin"~Razliv: Adagio

Symphony No. 12 in D minor Op. 112 "The Year 1917" "To the Memory of Lenin"~Aurora: Allegro

Symphony No. 12 in D minor Op. 112 "The Year 1917" "To the Memory of Lenin"~The Dawn of Humanity: L'istesso tempo

Symphony No. 13 in B flat minor for Bass, Chorus ; Orchestra Op. 113, "Babi Yar"~Babi Yar: Adagio

Symphony No. 13 in B flat minor for Bass, Chorus ; Orchestra Op. 113, "Babi Yar"~Humour: Allegretto

Symphony No. 13 in B flat minor for Bass, Chorus ; Orchestra Op. 113, "Babi Yar"~In the Store: Adagio

Symphony No. 13 in B flat minor for Bass, Chorus ; Orchestra Op. 113, "Babi Yar"~Fears: Adagio

Symphony No. 13 in B flat minor for Bass, Chorus ; Orchestra Op. 113, "Babi Yar"~A Career: Allegretto ^1

Symphony No. 14 for Soprano, Bass, Strings ; Percussion Op. 135~De profundis ^1

Symphony No. 14 for Soprano, Bass, Strings ; Percussion Op. 135~MalagueÃ±a ^1

Symphony No. 14 for Soprano, Bass, Strings ; Percussion Op. 135~Lorelei ^1

Symphony No. 14 for Soprano, Bass, Strings ; Percussion Op. 135~The Suicide ^1

Symphony No. 14 for Soprano, Bass, Strings ; Percussion Op. 135~On Watch ^1

Symphony No. 14 for Soprano, Bass, Strings ; Percussion Op. 135~Madam, look! ^1

Symphony No. 14 for Soprano, Bass, Strings ; Percussion Op. 135~In Prison, at the Sante Jail ^1

Symphony No. 14 for Soprano, Bass, Strings ; Percussion Op. 135~The Zaporozhian Cossack's answer to the Sultan of Constantinople

Symphony No. 14 for Soprano, Bass, Strings ; Percussion Op. 135~O Delvig, Delvig ^1

Symphony No. 14 for Soprano, Bass, Strings ; Percussion Op. 135~The Death of the Poet ^1

Symphony No. 14 for Soprano, Bass, Strings ; Percussion Op. 135~Conclusion ^1

Symphony No. 15 in A Op. 141~Allegretto ^1

Symphony No. 15 in A Op. 141~Adagio-largo-adagio-allegretto ^1

Symphony No. 15 in A Op. 141~Allegretto ^1

Symphony No. 15 in A Op. 141~Adagio-allegretto-adagio-allegretto ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 73a~Allegretto ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 73a~Moderato con moto ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 73a~Allegro non troppo ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 73a~Adagio ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 73a~Moderato ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 83a (Arrangement of String Quartet Op. 4)~Allegro ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 83a (Arrangement of String Quartet Op. 4)~Andantino ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 83a (Arrangement of String Quartet Op. 4)~Allegretto ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 49a "Eine kleine Symphonie" (Arrangement of String Quartet No. 1)~Moderato ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 49a "Eine kleine Symphonie" (Arrangement of String Quartet No. 1)~Allegro molto ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 49a "Eine kleine Symphonie" (Arrangement of String Quartet No. 1)~Allegro ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 110a (Arrangement of String Quartet No. 8)~Largo ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 110a (Arrangement of String Quartet No. 8)~Allegro molto ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 110a (Arrangement of String Quartet No. 8)~Allegretto ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 110a (Arrangement of String Quartet No. 8)~Largo ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 118a (Arrangement of String Quartet No. 10)~Andante ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 118a (Arrangement of String Quartet No. 10)~Allegretto furioso ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 118a (Arrangement of String Quartet No. 10)~Adagio ^1

Chamber Symphony Op. 118a (Arrangement of String Quartet No. 10)~Allegretto ^1

Suite for Variety Orchestra No. 1 (Jazz Suite No. 2)~March ^1

Suite for Variety Orchestra No. 1 (Jazz Suite No. 2)~Dance No. 1 ^1

Suite for Variety Orchestra No. 1 (Jazz Suite No. 2)~Dance No. 2 ^1

Suite for Variety Orchestra No. 1 (Jazz Suite No. 2)~Little Polka ^1

Suite for Variety Orchestra No. 1 (Jazz Suite No. 2)~Lyric Waltz ^1

Suite for Variety Orchestra No. 1 (Jazz Suite No. 2)~Waltz No. 1 ^1

Suite for Variety Orchestra No. 1 (Jazz Suite No. 2)~Waltz No. 2 ^1

Suite for Variety Orchestra No. 1 (Jazz Suite No. 2)~Finale ^1

Overture on Russian and Kirghiz Themes Op. 115 ^1

Jazz Suite No. 1~Waltz ^1

Jazz Suite No. 1~Polka ^1

Jazz Suite No. 1~Foxtrot ^1

Novorossijsk Chimes ^1

Festive Overture Op. 96 ^1

Bolt, Ballet Suite Op. 27a~Overture ^1

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Bolt, Ballet Suite Op. 27a~Polka ^1

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Bolt, Ballet Suite Op. 27a~Variation ^1

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Bolt, Ballet Suite Op. 27a~Tango ^1

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Bolt, Ballet Suite Op. 27a~Intermezzo ^1

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Bolt, Ballet Suite Op. 27a~Finale ^1

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Limpid Stream, Ballet Suite Op. 39a~Waltz ^1

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Limpid Stream, Ballet Suite Op. 39a~Russian Lubok ^1

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Limpid Stream, Ballet Suite Op. 39a~Galop ^1

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Limpid Stream, Ballet Suite Op. 39a~Adagio ^1

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Limpid Stream, Ballet Suite Op. 39a~Pizzicato ^1

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Golden Age, Ballet Suite Op. 22a~Overture ^1

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Golden Age, Ballet Suite Op. 22a~Adagio ^1

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Golden Age, Ballet Suite Op. 22a~Polka ^1

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Golden Age, Ballet Suite Op. 22a~Dance ^1

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Hamlet Suite~Prelude ^1

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Hamlet Suite~The Ball at the Palace ^1

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Hamlet Suite~The Ghost ^1

117

Hamlet Suite~In the Garden ^1

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Hamlet Suite~Hamlet ; Ophelia ^1

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Hamlet Suite~Arrival of the Actors ^1

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Hamlet Suite~Poisoning Scene ^1

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Hamlet Suite~Duel and Death of Hamlet ^1

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Gadfly Suite Op. 97a~Overture ^1

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Gadfly Suite Op. 97a~Contradance ^1

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Gadfly Suite Op. 97a~Folk Feast ^1

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Gadfly Suite Op. 97a~Interlude ^1

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Gadfly Suite Op. 97a~Waltz "Barrel Organ" ^1

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Gadfly Suite Op. 97a~Galop ^1

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Gadfly Suite Op. 97a~In

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Date First Available: November 28, 2025

Label: BRILLIANT CLASSICS

WDR Sinfonieorchester Koln

Shostakovich Collection (Box)

Name: WDR Sinfonieorchester Koln - Shostakovich Collection (Box)
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SKU: 5063758976282
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ABOUT THE ALBUM

This 28-CD set commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of Dimitri Shostakovich, presenting his symphonies, chamber symphonies, concertos, chamber music, string quartets, Jazz Ballet & Film music, 24 Preludes & Fugues. Dimitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) is without doubt one of the most famous and influential composers of 20th century Russia. He lived in a time of Soviet repression and, though outwardly a loyal communist, he resented the restrictions imposed by the regime on his creativity. This led to a fascinating duality between conformism and the expression of his most innermost feelings, fears and anger. Shostakovich's 15 symphonies chart a remarkable artistic journey. The Fifth Symphony, often considered his response to political censorship, balances grandeur with emotional depth. Later symphonies, such as the Eighth and Fourteenth, delve into themes of war and death, using stark textures and powerful contrasts to convey their messages. His concertos, particularly for piano, violin, and cello, showcase both virtuosity and lyrical intensity. The First Cello Concerto, written for Mstislav Rostropovich, is notable for it's bold structure and expressive range. Similarly, his Piano Concerto No. 1 stands out for it's wit and originality, blending classical form with jazz-like energy. Shostakovich's 15 string quartets form a deeply personal body of work. Unlike his public-facing symphonies, the quartets are introspective, often revealing his inner turmoil. The Eighth Quartet is especially poignant, widely interpreted as a self-portrait filled with coded references and bleak emotional content. In ballet, Shostakovich contributed scores such as The Golden Age and The Bolt, works that combine satire, modernist flair, and Soviet themes. These compositions often clashed with official ideology but are now appreciated for their rhythmic vitality and sharp characterizations. The Jazz suites show his playful, satirical side. They feature catchy dance rhythms and unconventional instrumentation, such as the saxophone and banjo. These works blend classical technique with popular idioms, reflecting Shostakovich's versatility and wit. Shostakovich's legacy lies in his ability to navigate artistic expression under a repressive regime, creating music that speaks both to his time and to universal human experiences. Excellent performances by Rudolf Barshai (who worked closely together with the composer), National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine/Theodore Kuchar (both received a 10/10 rating on Classicstoday. Com), and many others.

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