Philharmonie Zuidnederland & Dmitri Liss - Victorova: Quinlong Azure Dragon – Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 (2019) [24/96]

The first CD by the philharmonie zuidnederland was of works by Wagner and Tchaikovksy, under their chief conductor Dmitri Liss; this second CD promises to be even more spectacular. The principal work, Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony, caused rapturous enthusiasm in a previous live performance and is very close to Liss’ own heart. Liss tells of the symphony’s première shortly after the death of Stalin in 1953: “In those days, it was extremely hazardous to reveal too much of yourself in a piece of music. Shostakovich was able to manage it and for that he has my lasting and increasing admiration. I come closer to the music’s heart each time I conduct this symphony”. The CD also includes an energetic live performance of Olga Victorova’s Quinlong Azure Dragon. This work too is close to Liss’ heart, as is the composer herself – Victorova is his wife. One more reason for philharmonie zuidnederland to pull out all the stops as they perform this work about a renowned Oriental dragon as well as Shostakovich’s masterpiece with passion and fire.

Tracklist:
1. Quinlong Azure Dragon (8:00)
2. Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, op. 93: I. Moderato (21:21)
3. Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, op. 93: II. Allegro (4:29)
4. Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, op. 93: III. Allegretto - Largo - Piú mosso (12:03)
5. Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, op. 93: IV. Andante - Allegro - L'istesso tempo (12:55)