Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 - Leonard Bernstein - New York Philharmonic

Good example of baroque masses

I could concentrate on the text on beautiful melodies. Though this may not be as expressive as modern music, this is worth listening considering the era when this was composed.

bernstein conducts shostakovich 5th

this recent addition to the HDTT collection is a "newer" recrding of the fifth, which was akready in the catalogue. i found this version to sound cleaner and more dynamoc. In addition,it was quiter,,fuller,had greater emphis upon thr midbass, and was moreectended on the deeper in the lower bass --a worthy substitute for what had been already available.

One of the Finest Shostakovich Fifth Symphony Performances

This performance is just fiery, "right out of the gate." The emotion and the energy are just palpable. Of course, the sonics are spectacular. Highly recommended.