Symphony No. 5 - Dmitri Shostakovich
Information about Symphony No. 5 by Dmitri Shostakovich, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
Deservedly one of Shostakovich's most popular works.
The work was written in 1937, and is in the key of D minor. It consists of four movements lasting a total of approximately 50 minutes.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Petrenko (Naxos 8.572167)
Lively performances by the RLPO interpreted by the acclaimed young Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko - recommended.
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vasily Petrenko.
Naxos 8.572167
Coupled with Symphony No. 9
Järvi (Chandos CHAN 8650)
An excellent interpretation.
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Neeme Järvi, 1988.
Chandos CHAN 8650
Previn (RCA 55493)
A classic recording.
London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by André Previn, 1965.
RCA 55493