Shostakovich 5

The Chicago Tribune described the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s September 2006 CSO performance of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 under the direction of Myung-Whun Chung as an “absorbing” account, with “playing of admirable gravity, depth, commitment and power.”

Now available as the first digital-only release from CSO Resound, the recording of this performance, which honors the centennial of the composer’s birth, brilliantly captures both the dark sarcasm and triumphant radiance of one of Shostakovich’s most popular works.

Rich in tradition and innovative in vision, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is a musical force in Chicago and around the world, consistently hailed as one of the finest international orchestras. Its expansive catalog of more than 900 recordings has earned 63 Grammy Awards — more than any other orchestra in the world. In 2007, the CSO launched its in-house record label, CSO Resound. Featuring recorded concert performances by the CSO with world-renowned conductors and guest artists, CSO Resound showcases the power and versatility of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra today.

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Myung-Whun Chung conductor

Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 in D Minor

Recorded: Sept. 21-23 and 26, 2006
Released: Nov. 17, 2009