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Shostakovich, Ormandy
Symphony 1 / Festive Overture
Genres: Soundtracks, Classical

Track Listings (18) - Disc #1
1. Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10: I. Allegretto - Allegro non troppo
2. Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10: II. Allegro
3. Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10: III. Lento
4. Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10: IV. Allegro molto
5. Festive Overture, for orchestra in A major, Op. 96
6. Moscow, Cheryomushki, operetta, Op. 105: Galop
7. Ballet Suite No. 2, for orchestra (assembled by Atovmyan): Polka
8. The Gadfly, suite from the film score, Op. 97a (assembled by Atovmyan): Barrel-Organ Waltz
9. Ballet Suite No. 1, for orchestra (assembled by Atovmyan): Galop
10. The Gadfly, suite from the film score, Op. 97a (assembled by Atovmyan): Nocturne
11. Moscow, Cheryomushki, operetta, Op. 105: Act 3. Overture Waltz
12. The Gadfly, suite from the film score, Op. 97a (assembled by Atovmyan): Folk Festival
13. Ballet Suite No. 1, for orchestra (assembled by Atovmyan): Music Box Waltz
14. The Gadfly, suite from the film score, Op. 97a (assembled by Atovmyan): Galop
15. The Age of Gold, ballet, Op. 22: Polka
16. Ballet Suite No. 1, for orchestra (assembled by Atovmyan): Dance
17. The Gadfly, suite from the film score, Op. 97a (assembled by Atovmyan): Introduction
18. Ballet Suite No. 2, for orchestra (assembled by Atovmyan): Galop

CD Details

All Artists: Shostakovich, Ormandy
Title: Symphony 1 / Festive Overture
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Sony
Release Date: 9/24/1996
Genres: Soundtracks, Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Ballets & Dances, Ballets, Forms & Genres, Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 074646264225

CD Reviews

Too good to pass up.

Howard G Brown | Port St. Lucie, FL USA | 10/12/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Philedelphia Orchestra has a long tradition of Shostakovich performance, dating from Stokowski's US premiere of the 1st Symphony in the 30s. This is a brilliant recording of the 1st. Ormandy followed Stokowski in championing the music of Shostakovich, and his affection for the score is evident in every measure. The overture and ballet bits that fill out the disc are great fun. Kostelanetz was in his element here -- all pop and fizz, but never just tossed off as trash. This is a great buy. If you don't own a recording of the First, this is the one to have. If you do have a recording, this one is probably better!"

Clarity and Verve

John Marcher | SF Bay Area, California | 01/13/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For many years the thought of purchasing this version of the Shostakovich First has danced to the foreground and dashed off stage left. Fortunately I did find a copy...and thank goodness...the show is worth it. The Philadelphia Orchestra plays with individually clear voices conversing with each other in a sparkling performance that is unmatched by any other recording that I own...or that I have heard of the First. It's not an overstatement to say that Ormandy has brought us a youthful, vibrant account of the young Dmitri's sly wit and charm. Don't pass up a chance to hear this. By the way, the accompanying Ballet Suites display Kostelanetz bringing out the delightful balance of High Society and Circus that makes Shostakovich's music of this genre a commentary of society with a sense of fun. So here's a side of Shostakovich that we should not forget."