Shostakovich

An ideal performance of Bartók’s Contrasts in an interesting programme [SB]

An excellent souvenir [RWe]

Terrific performances of three very contrasting Shostakovich symphonies [JQ]

Certainly the finest recording of the modern era [MB]

A fine, very well-recorded addition to the Storgårds traversal [RWe]

A collection of Stokowski’s live performances from the end of his career is inevitably something of a mixed bag [PCG]

An indispensable document for those who value unvarnished honesty of performance and a sense of direct link to the mind of the composer [EMc]

An appreciation

A significant discographical addition [SG]

There’s a great deal to admire in this ‘Babiy Yar’, though it doesn’t shake allegiances to some earlier recordings [JQ]

An embarrassing discographical postscript to a distinguished career [NC]

A hugely enjoyable celebration of the piano from this supremely gifted pianist [RCh]

Another fine disc from a quartet close to this repertoire [RWe]

(Déjà Review) As a way to experience one of the greatest symphonic cycles of the 20th century this has to be an essential purchase at this price [DBi]

(Déjà Review) A stunning recording – overcome your prejudice and buy it [RMK]

The Carduccis’ Shostakovich: control and catharsis [NC]

Shostakovich and Pärt, cheek by jowl, on this uneven disc [NC]

(Déjà Review) This will be compulsory and compulsive listening for admirers of DSCH [PCW]

An unlikely concept that seems to work better than expected [NC]

Despite splendid playing, the Minetti Quartet faces fierce competition [MC]

Performances that underplay the essential character of each work [DJB]

(Déjà Review) A magnificent triumph for all concerned [CC]

(Déjà Review) This is a challenging and absorbing listening experience [PJL]

The Shostakovich symphony receives a performance worthy of its stature [JQ]