Shostakovich

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]

Sony’s second Rodziński box fills a significant gap from his Cleveland years [JH]

The final instalment in Andris Nelsons’ Shostakovich symphony cycle [JQ]

(Déjà Review) A perceptive coupling of thoughtful and scintillating performances recorded with warmth and clarity [PSe]

Blazingly impressive performances given with intense virtuosity and musical insight [NB]

An opportunity to savour Cherkassy’s seductive magic [SG]

A concert that marks the beginning of a great conductor/orchestra relationship hampered by poor sound [NB]

Magnetically communicative music given electric performances [DMD]

A dismal coda to an otherwise admirable cycle; variable sonics, too [DM]

Intelligent and assured performances of two contrasting sonatas which prove to be mutually illuminating [GPu]

The programme is sombre but the performances are superlative [WH]