Complete Symphonies - Mariss... | Shostakovich - The

Critics often place his cycle as a "middle ground" between the sheer hysteria of Soviet conductors like Kondrashin and the darker, more polished warmth of Bernard Haitink.

The use of multiple orchestras allows for specialized "casting" of specific symphonies to match an ensemble's historical strengths: Shostakovich - The Complete Symphonies - Mariss...

Noted for its "tragic eloquence" and a rehearsal fragment included as a bonus in some sets. Critics often place his cycle as a "middle