Shostakovich: Symphony No.4 in C minor Music for the play ‘Hamlet’

amuletts — Wed, 15 May 2024 00:02:13 +0000

“Kondrashin’s Fourth was made shortly after the first performance and is altogether outstanding. It is both spontaneous and imaginative … its intensity of feeling and refinement of detail are matched by recording quality of striking range for its period.” (Gramophone) “Of the film scores … Hamlet was made of sterner stuff. This music is close in spirit to the major works he was working on at the time, you’ll find many of the same textures and sometimes even the same music here.” (Gramophone)

Hamlet: Suite from the Incidental Music, Op.32a [15:52]

[1] Introduction and Night Watch 2:42

[2] Flourish and Dance Music 2:17

[3] Chase 1:48 [4] Actors’ Pantomime 1:44

[5] Ophelia’s Song 1:47 [6] A Lullaby 1:28

[7] Requiem 1:50 [8] Fortinbras’ March 2:12

Symphony No.4 in C minor, Op.43 [60:06]

[9] I. Allegretto poco moderato – Presto 25:42

[10] II. Moderato con moto 8:22

[11] III. Largo – Allegro 26:01

Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra – Alto CD

Shostakovich: Symphony No.4 in C minor Music for the play ‘Hamlet’