BIS Shostakovich: The Symphonies - Mark Wigglesworth CD Set

Experience a complete collection of Dmitri Shostakovich's symphonies through this definitive recording cycle by Mark Wigglesworth. Released by BIS Records, this set captures a musical journey recorded between 1996 and 2010. Wigglesworth works with the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales to bring these powerful works to life. Gramophone has noted that this cycle maintains a consistent sense of high seriousness and fine detailing. Listeners will hear a certain fierceness of articulation that defines these performances. From the early expectations set by Symphony No. 7, Leningrad, to the final movements of the cycle, this collection offers a deep look into Shostakovich's orchestral legacy. This set is a must-have for collectors of classical music and those seeking high-quality recordings of 20th-century symphonic masterpieces.