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Shostakovich symphonies on Sky Arts 2

Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:48 pm
by Diapason
Just spotted there's a series of Shostakovich symphonies being shown on Sky Arts 2 at the moment. Gergiev conducting the Mariinsky Orchestra apparently. I'm currently enjoying number 4.

Re: Shostakovich symphonies on Sky Arts 2

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:01 pm
by Seán
Thanks Simon. I have set my upc box to record the remainder of the series and I recorded the Fourth last night.

Re: Shostakovich symphonies on Sky Arts 2

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:23 pm
by Diapason
As it turned out, I had to leave the room to tend to the little one's demands, but when I returned to the sitting room for the closing credits, I was impressed to discover my wife had sat through the whole thing. This is progress!

Re: Shostakovich symphonies on Sky Arts 2

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 10:48 pm
by Seán
Diapason wrote:As it turned out, I had to leave the room to tend to the little one's demands, but when I returned to the sitting room for the closing credits, I was impressed to discover my wife had sat through the whole thing. This is progress!
Indeed it is. Good for Hazel.

Re: Shostakovich symphonies on Sky Arts 2

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 6:48 pm
by fergus
The Shostakovich symphonies are wonderful works; enjoy them lads [and lady!!].

Re: Shostakovich symphonies on Sky Arts 2

Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 1:26 am
by Seán
I have just finished watching and listening to a sparkling performance of the Fifth Symphony.