GREAT SYMPHONY - GREAT PERFORMANCE!!!
Music Man | Santa Monica, CA USA | 10/16/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Solti and the CSO along with Sir Anthiny Hopkins give a gripping, searching performance to what may soon be regarded as one of the most important 20th century symphonies, not just by Shostakovich, but by anyone!!! Hopkins' readings of the poems are stellar and so is the playing of the CSO. Solti's muscular interpretation is not without its quiet, introspective moments especially at the all-important closing pages - beautiful! A must for Solti/CSO fans!!!"