Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13, 'Babi Yar'

The Russian National Orchestra presents Shostakovich's 'Symphony No. 13, 'Babi Yar'', together with bass Oleg Tsibulko, the Popov Academy of Choral Arts Choir, the Kozhevnikov choir and maestro Kirill Karabits. Inspired by Yevgeny Yevtushenko's poem 'Babi Yar' about a Nazi massacre of Jews just outside Kiev in 1941. Shostakovich based the 'Symphony' on five of the author's poems. The texts reflect on the peculiarities of daily existence in Stalinist Russia, providing a deep insight into life under Soviet reign. After the sombre, impressive opening movement, Shostakovich alternates between a satirical stance, humour, and portraying the hardships of the Stalinist reality, leading up to the innocent beauty of the symphony's finale. One special aspect of this recording is the Russian National Orchestra's collaboration with an Ukrainian bass soloist and conductor, underlining the shared cultural and political heritage of both countries.

1: Babi Yar: Adagio
2: Humour: Allegretto
3: In the Store: Adagio
4: Fears: Largo
5: A Career: Allegretto

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich

Conductor: Kirill Karabits

Number of Discs: 1

Orchestra: Russian National Orchestra

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