Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
The Tale of the Priest and his Worker, Balda - Op. 36
Symphonic Suite from "Lady Macbeth of the Mtensk District - Op. 29a
Classical | 2006 | 61'34 | APE + CUE | 275 MB
Russian Philharmonic Orchestra
Thomas Sanderling, conductor
A real unknown masterpiece of Shostakovich!
Written in 1933-34, "The Tale of the Priest and his Worker, Balda" is the music to the lost cartoon film by Mikhail Tsekhanovsky, after a story by Pushkin.
Great singers, great orchestra and conductor… Great music!