Shostakovich: Symphonies 1-3, Wigglesworth

Who doesn’t love a goodShostakovich Symphony?There are not manyorchestral musicians whodon’t adore the exciting andvirtuosic fifteen symphoniesthat he wrote. Mark Wigglesworth is one ofthose rare conductors who not only enjoys therespect of his fellow musicians but is also awell renowned commentator. This renditionof the first three symphonies of Shostakovichstill feels optimistic, with a giant dash ofcheekiness prevalent throughout.