absolutely beautiful!

I can't get over the wonderful blend of Johann Strauss, jazz, circus-like feel, Hispanic dancelike quality, and an almost-Sousa march-like quality to this music. It is obvious his experience as a silent movie pianist gave him a universality of expression. He learned to balance "music as dramatic statement" and "music as entertainment" in his compositions and this came from his silent movie pianist experience. As much as we hate what his government did to him, in learning to cope with their demands Shostie dabbled in the people's music and this actually enriched his music. The glory of his 5th Symphony is its approachability. If we look at his 4th Symphony, we know the direction Shostie might have taken his symphonies: into an abstract, dissonant, and almost mathematical kind of music. Actually his Symphonies are amazingly approachable and their movie-music slant are the parts that make him so accessible. Shostakovich is an amazingly diverse composer and there will never be anyone quite like him in the history of music.

Listening to all these well-composed masterpieces, I cannot but feel Shostakovich was truly the most important composer in all aspects of the 20th century classical music. Simply wonderful!

Shostakovich at his lightest and still being so profound. Shostakovich, Beethoven, Frank Zappa, in no matter what order!

The richness of this production touches nerves and soul, speaking to the inner depths of the "who I am".

Three hours of Shostakovich? Heck yeah!

Shostakovich is to me a great composer, because he was like no other. He was unique, melodious but quirky. Other "good" composers remind me of great composers, but they are reminders, not unique. Such is the lovely music of young Alma Deutscher. I hope she develops her own musical signature as she grows. For now, she reminds me of Schubert and Haydn, not bad as influence.

Очень благодарна Вам за присланные записи музыкальных шедевров! С Новогодними праздниками!

Jazz suite No.2, Waltz No.2, I haven't heard anything about how Shostakovich became inspired to do this particular number. But, in spite of the Soviet Union when it was in existence, whatever inspired him to come up with this, it became one of my favorites upon my first hearing of it. Especially when learning of when it came about.

Thanks! Incredible music, excellent fidelity! Especially appreciate the track listings and quick access to a particular piece of music! (saves time hunting the upload)

I love this! Boost my mood immediately!

💖amazing💖 Shostakovich!!! thank youuuu 😊

This is great homework music. Always keeps me in a good mood 😄

This is amazing post. Thank you. Love all his ballets.

Fantástico! Este hombre fue sobresaliente aún en un género que no le era tan natural.

Many Thanks for the Upload!!

I own this set, and it is one of favorites... very listenable, and well worth buying/listening... it will be appreciated! Recommend it highly!

Ohhh... So WONDER... SHOSTAKOVICH!!!!

Thanks for uploading!

FANTASTICO.

Очень красивая подборка. Спасибо

Why so few reviews for this one ? Sparkling music so far, more to come ,,,,,,,,,

Unbelievable composer ❤

This music invigorates the human spirit and soul

Superb album cover 👌 It reminds me of CSSR and Sputnik what a great nation.

Muchas Gracias. Saludos desde México.

Gracias darnos la oportunidad de disfrutar esta música maravillosa. NUEVAMENTE GRACIAS.

Igazi kuriózum,köszönöm !

00:59:04​ The Bolt, Ballet Suite, Op. 27a: Variation

Brilliant!

00:38:21​ Jazz Suite No. 1: Foxtrot

01:42:04​ The Golden Age, Ballet Suite, Op. 22a: Polka

42:16 should be my alarm clock tone

8:15 BIUTIFUL SONG

great !

In my book his Festive Overture is one of the greatest overtures ever composed. Why isn't it played more often by orchestras???? Themes are glorious and triumphant. Instrumental groupings are stupendous. Music is gloriously dramatic, heart-touching, and varied. Shostie outdid himself with this overture. Conductors are blind, deaf, and dumb. I have never heard it played at any San Francisco Symphony concert. Come on now! This is just stupid!!!!

Estupendo

Superb.

2:38:25 what a masterpiece

This collection is outstanding. The national symphony orchestra of the Ukraine and it's conductor did an outstanding job. This shows you what a brilliant composer Shostakovich was. A cut above the rest. Thank you so much for uploading this for all to enjoy. May God be with the people of the Ukraine and we are all praying that the war will end soon. May Putin be punished for what he has done.

the suite no. 2 starting at 18:41, the one which became my favorite. (forgot to mention this earlier.)

*an interesting collection of popular favorites* _from a 20th century classical giant!_ #shostakovitch

Is it just me or the scene before the finale of Gadfly feels REALLY inspired by Swan's Lake finale?! ^^

Brilliant Classics has put up some wonderful work of this composer, Great. If you could put some piano works of Shostakovich would be great, top 50

я восхищаюсь !

Awesome

Bravo

❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️

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6:10 Танец. Данила Купор ? Из "Войны и мира "? " Посмотрите на папа !"(Ростова Н.)

How about the score to the movie ‘The Fall of Berlin.’

Para mí, el MÁS GRANDE compositor del siglo XX y, de momento, del XXI, en TODOS los sentidos. Lástima que, en la presentación de esta grabación, tengan que recurrir a la manida y FALSA persecución personal y artística de Shostakovich por STALIN. Además nunca compuso música vulgar. Ya está bien. I'm fed up!

오늘 이 시간까지, 주님의 노여움을 사고 계시는 여러분!, 여러분의 심장을 산체로 도려내어 주님께 바치세요., 그 펄펄 뛰는 심장들을 보고 흠양 하시게요. ^^

:)))

didn't Putin have somethng to do with it?

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