Dmitri Shostakovich tries to speak the truth about the grim reality of life in 1930s Russia, whilst at the same time giving the authorities the upbeat, cheery music they wanted. An impossible task? [3 parts]
The music:
Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No.6 in B minor op.54
- Largo
- Allegro
- Presto
The players:
Russian National Orchestra
Vladimir Jurowski, conductor
