The Execution of Stepan Razin / Zoya Suite / Suite on Finnish Themes
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SHOSTAKOVICH
The Execution of Stepan Razin / Zoya Suite / Suite on Finnish Themes
Tuomas Katajala (tenor); Mari Palo (soprano); Shenyang (bass-baritone) / State Choir 'Latvija', Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra , Vladimir Ashkenazy
[ Ondine / CD ]
Release Date: Tuesday 10 December 2013
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Ondine presents two dramatic works by Shostakovich. The Execution of Stepan Razin is spine-chilling with Razin's bloody head rolling to the ground, laughing at the Tsar, and the Zoya Suite which is an orchestral abridgement of the film score from 1944 depicting the 18-year old partisan Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya fighting against the Germans.
These works are coupled with the relatively unknown Suite on Finish Themes. Discovered nearly 40 years after Shostakovich's death the suite includes several arrangements of Finnish folk songs arranged for Soprano and Tenor soloists.
The Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra regularly record with Ondine and have many awards and prizes to their name. Ashkenazy has worked regularly with the orchestra on past releases and continues to be an inspiration to music lovers across the world.
"This is a very worthwhile disc; it has everything - a strong Stepan Razin, a rafter-rattling Zoya and a frothy little Finnish finale. I know Ashkenazy has already given us a big Shostakovich box, but I sincerely hope this isn't the last we'll hear of him and the Helsinki Phil. Good liner-notes - including sung texts and translations - complete a well-planned package.
Ashkenazy and this Finnish band make a terrific team; more, please. " (MusicWeb)
Tracks:
The Execution of Stepan Razin, Op. 119 (1964)
Zoya Suite
Suite on Finnish Themes
