Schostakowitsch: 10. Sinfonie ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Stanisław Skrowaczewski

Dmitrij Schostakowitsch:
10. Sinfonie ∙

(Auftritt) 00:00 ∙
I. Moderato 00:28 ∙
II. Allegro 25:15 ∙
III. Allegretto 30:12 ∙
IV. Andante – Allegro 42:57 ∙

hr-Sinfonieorchester (Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra) ∙
Stanisław Skrowaczewski, Dirigent ∙

Alte Oper Frankfurt, 6. September 2013 ∙

[tescherman]

Yes, let's make this clear. This is Stanisław Skrowaczewski, and he is conducting this terrific orchestra in a beautiful performance when he is 90 years old. May God allow me to be this active when I am 60!

[sirwootalot]

RIP Stanisław Skrowaczewski. This man was/is THE reason Minnesota is a top center for classical music today, and even at age 90 he vigorously led the fight against a corrupt and broken board of corporate directors that nearly destroyed it all.

[gwydionrhys]

I think this is Shostakovich's masterpiece – perhaps one of the 20th century's greatest symphonies. Not a single note feels out of place – everything seems to add to the piece's tremendous power.

[davidforbes]

Today this symphony has more resonance than ever

[MrVincent]

This music is more relevant than ever in our 21st century. When I listen to this music, I weep at the deaths of so many thousands upon thousands of people who would have done something meaningful for themselves and others in their lives that they were no longer allowed to do. Weapons, weapons, weapons, and even more weapon. The the majority of heads of states are insane.

[classicalalways]

90+ years old and conducting a great Shostakovich Symphony at such a high level?! Absolutely remarkable.

[dieterbarkhoff]

What a great conductor. He lived through the Stalinist and post Stalinist horrors in Poland and obviously finds Shostakovitch an empathetic soul. What a pleasure to share this. Though this symphony is about the opposite of pleasure. Thank you Stanislaw!

[theodoremeckstroth]

I was privileged to have seen this conductor many times as a resident of Minneapolis in the 60s when he was Music Director of what was then called the Minneapolis Symphony. . .He was a great Shostakovitch conductor then as well as later. One of my greatest musical memories is to have seen him conduct the Shostakovitch Violin Concerto No. 1 with David Oistrakh as soloist to whom that work was dedicated.

[kenmichelli]

This is one of my favorite orchestras in the world! Their performances never disappoint! Mr. Skrowaczewski has inspired me to continue conducting as long as I can still do it even though I have chronic health issues. Maybe I too can still be conducting at 90!

[dvorakslavenskiples]

Ruhe in Frieden Maestro. Danke für alle großen Aufnahmen die sie hinterlassen haben ❤

[kHrL]

52:16 I'm just gonna leave this time mark here because I'm totally in love with this part and until that gong comes powerfully with the DSCH motiv and thus making my legs weak, melting my popsicle and shaking my molecules to the next dimension.

[juliee]

The second movement and the finale are so incredibly glorious! I love the use of the DSCH towards the end. It's like Shostakovich was signing his letter to the listeners.

[jokullt]

I. Moderato ∙ (00:00)
II. Allegro ∙ (25:15)
III. Allegretto ∙ (30:12)
IV. Andante - Allegro ∙ (42:57)

[katttttt]

I remember seeing this symphony live and being like "ah didn't know ffff existed, but you proved me wrong" 💀

[MonaetSham]

Remarkable to be conducting this symphony at 90. RIP great maestro!

[mauricerivermusic]

Whether composed before or after the death or Stalin, the concluding statement of "DSCH" is clearly Shos saying "I'm here!! And You can't shut me up!!!" What a piece!!

[MichaelFitch]

Bravo to the piccolo player. Amazing solo at the end of the first movement.

[Altonahh]

The fascination that emanates from Shosta's music is not immediately apparent to everyone. Those who want to understand him politically escape the fact that here a highly sensitive and fine person has tried to portray his situation and that of his people. Of course, clever moves to irritate those in power served this purpose, but for me Shostakovich himself is always at the centre of his music and makes this person extremely tangible for me. I understand his longings, his fears and his humour. And in the 15th symphony, all this is finally resolved in a strange and enchanting relaxation.

[garyp]

The conductor is great, and he created a world miracle that so comprehensive and difficult work of Schostakowitsch was performed by a 90 year old conductor.

[markemanuele]

It is beyond me that ANYONE could dislike this performance!!!! How could there POSSIBLY be 64 (as of today 12-17-2020) dislikes of this