Neeme Jarvi Conducts Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 15 [8CD Box Set]

This comprehensive 8-disc box set features the acclaimed recordings of Dmitri Shostakovich's symphonies conducted by Estonian maestro Neeme Jarvi, leading the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. These performances, captured between 1984 and 1988, showcase Jarvi's profound interpretation of Shostakovich's powerful and emotionally charged works.

About the Conductor:

Neeme Jarvi, born in Tallinn in 1937, is a highly respected conductor with an extensive discography. After studying in Leningrad, he held significant positions with orchestras in Estonia before emigrating to the United States. His long tenure as Principal Conductor of the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and his role as Principal Conductor of the Scottish National Orchestra (1984-1988) have cemented his legacy. Jarvi has recorded over 500 albums, with nearly 300 released by Chandos Records, demonstrating a deep and fruitful collaboration.

The Recordings:

This collection highlights Jarvi's recorded legacy with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, focusing on the Shostakovich symphonies. Alongside cycles of Prokofiev and Dvorak, and Richard Strauss's tone poems and symphonies, these Shostakovich recordings are a significant part of his work with the orchestra. The set includes Symphonies Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 15, offering a deep dive into the composer's diverse symphonic output.

Specifications:

• Format: 8 CD Box Set
• Conductor: Neeme Jarvi
• Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra
• Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich
• Recordings: 1984-1988
• Label: Chandos
• Country of Origin: United Kingdom

This box set is an essential addition for collectors and enthusiasts of 20th-century symphonic music, offering definitive interpretations of Shostakovich's masterpieces.