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RE: Complete Shostakovich Symphonies ?

Thank you for asking. I've listened to Shostakovich since my teens, so I know more than some, but less than most. There are so many recordings available that I haven't heard.

The safest bet is a Melodiya compilation of remasters from the 60s and 70s. There are few box sets of CDs and from there you can read reviews and choose which compilation you prefer. Sound will be an issue but these performances have a unique intensity and, dare I say, "documentary" quality often unmatched by European or American orchestras.

If you're an Lp guy, many of Shostakovich's Melodiya Lp's were mastered by EMI, US Angel and Columbia. I'd recommend the UK-pressed EMI's. For European/American performances, I'd recommend Stokowski's 5th on Everest, Karajan's 10th on DGG, Ancerl's 1st on Suprphon, Berglund's 6th and 11th on EMI, Previn's 8th and 13th on EMI, and Bernstein's 7th on Columbia. You'll be very pleased with the sound of these issues.

On CD, Jarvi's 4th on Chandos is my favorite: it shocks and crackles as it should. Bernstein's 1st and 7th with the Chicago on DGG is very good; I prefer his 1st to his 7th.

On Hi-res and SACD, I'm only now exploring and have enjoyed what I've heard of Wigglesworth's cycle immensely so far. Stunningly-recorded, there's punch and shock, sensitivity to the more introvert sections; but there's not always an "edge of seat" quality which some feel Shostakovich requires.

I've heard that the Caetani set on SACD has been very well-received. As has the Petrenko on Naxos.

The list goes on and on, so take my rec's FWTW. : )

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