The Shostakovich Symphonies

The Shostakovich Symphonies

Type: Orchestra
Orchestra: Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Michael Sanderling
Location: Kulturplast, Dresden
Year: 2019

This concert featured Shostakovich's Symphony No. 15 in A major, performed by the Dresden Philharmonic at the Kulturpalast. Composed in 1971, this introspective symphony reflects Shostakovich's reflections on his life. It is a nuanced work. The symphony’s first movement has playful, whimsical elements, including references to Rossini’s William Tell Overture. The later movements delve into darker, more introspective themes, reflecting on mortality and the passage of time.

The Shostakovich Symphonies
  • The Shostakovich Symphonies

    Type: Orchestra
    Orchestra: Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor: Michael Sanderling
    Location: Kulturplast, Dresden
    Year: 2019

    This concert featured Shostakovich's Symphony No. 15 in A major, performed by the Dresden Philharmonic at the Kulturpalast. Composed in 1971, this introspective symph...