CD SANTTU CONDUCTS SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 10

Description

Released on March 14, 2025, "Santtu Conducts Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10" is the fifth album from Philharmonia Records. This symphony, often interpreted as a reflection of Stalin's regime in Russia, is imbued with tragedy, violence, and gloom, culminating in a brief yet triumphant finale. Under the baton of Santtu-Matias Rouvali, the Philharmonia Orchestra's principal conductor, this recording was captured at the Royal Festival Hall in April 2024. The album is presented in an elegant digipak and includes an 18-page booklet featuring articles by Martin Sixsmith and Andrew Mellor, offering deeper insights into the symphony and its historical context.