Symphony No. 5 - Valentin Silvestrov
Information about Symphony No. 5 by Valentin Silvestrov, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
Considered to be Silvestrov's masterpiece.
The work was written in 1980-1982, and consists of one movements lasting a total of approximately 46 minutes.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Saraste (BIS BIS-CD1703)
A fine interpretation, well recorded and highly recommended.
Lahti Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jukka-Pekka Saraste.
BIS BIS-CD1703
Coupled with Symphony No. 4
Borejko (Megadisc Classics MGD 7836)
The Ural Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Andrej Borejko.
Megadisc Classics MGD 7836
Coupled with Symphony for Baritone and Orchestra (Exegi monumentum)