The Originals - Sinfonie 10

Five Stars

Wonderful construction and interpretation.

Is this the best recording you've got?

I expect much more from a recording of Shos' best symphony.

Karajan was Great with this Symphony, Twice!

I have had both Karajan versions of the Shostakovich #10 since they were first issued on LP, in the sixties and again early 80's.

This is a performance of total commitment, power and long-term goals met

This recording was made in 1981 and, in effect, was a replacement for the earlier analogue recording from the late 1960's.

An outstanding performance, BUT...

I'm not usually an admirer of Karajan , but I consider this to be his finest recorded performance that I'm aware of.

Slooowly meeting the eye...

It will take about 10 more listens together with tomorrow's concert that will make it sound familiar.

Karajan in top form

Karajan could be heavy-handed at times, but in this great symphony, his approach is just right, with subtle shadings, at times passion, but always in full control of a magnificent orchestra..

Powerful performance

There are a lot of Shostakovich 10 recordings, and many seem to have deficiencies.

Karajan's fiery vision makes this Shostakovich Tenth indispensable

Shostakovich's Tenth is a dark work, full of mystery and fate that persists throughout the piece.

Precision playing

While not one of Shostakovich's best works, the Symphony #10 has many wonderful passages that illustrate the tumultuous time period from which it came.