This page lists all recordings of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk: Passacaglia, by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-75) on CD, DVD & download (MP3 & FLAC). Generally, more recent releases are listed first, but with priority given to those that are in stock. |
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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Matthias Havinga: Passacaglia
Matthias Havinga (Martti Porthan organ in Kotka Church, Finland) The Passacaglia is a musical form based on a repeated bass line over which variations are composed. The form was popular during the 17th century but proved to be a challenge in its structural restrictions for composers of later periods, continuously renewing and extending the form, while keeping to its basic formula. This original program brings together composers from 4 centuries: from Kerll, Couperin, Buxtehude and the monumental Passacaglia in C minor by J.S. Bach, far into the 20-th century with Reger, Shostakovich and Jan Welmers. Recorded on the magnificent Martti Pothan organ Kotka Church in Finland, by young virtuoso Matthias Havinga, whose earlier recording on this organ (Brilliant Classics 94203) with Italian Concertos by J.S. Bach received enthusiastic reviews in the press. New recording, including extensive liner notes and information on the instrument. Consisting of variations framed in a constantly repeated basso ostinato, the passacaglia is a musical form with a long and fruitful history. This release is dedicated to eight such examples which, taken from four countries and all performed on the organ, divide either side of the year 1800 to reveal the form’s extensive and inventive development over time. The passacaglia was particularly popular during the 17th century, when it became known for its limited range of keys, slow triple meter and short, simple theme of two or four. “an exceptional set of works performed by a young organist with outstanding skill.” MusicWeb International, 3rd May 2013 | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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This fascinating new release is the latest in Priory's series of DVDs and as usual features a full length programme played by John Robinson, the assistant organist and former organ scholar of St. John's College, Cambridge. It also includes a CD of the recital. | | | Usually despatched in 8 - 10 working days. |
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This fascinating new release is the latest in Priory's series of DVDs and as usual features a full length programme played by John Robinson, the assistant organist and former organ scholar of St. John's College, Cambridge. It also includes a CD of the recital. | | | Usually despatched in 8 - 10 working days. |
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Reinhold Friedrich (Trumpet) & Iveta Apkalna (Organ) Kuhn-Orgel Philharmonie Essen All the works on this disc written for trumpet and organ are highly demanding in terms of virtuosity and technical skill. They are superbly performed by trumpeter Reinhold Friedrich and young organist Iveta Apkalna who present a varied program of music ranging from the well known Messiaen, Takemitsu and Shostakovich to the lesser known Zbinden and Eschaich. As varied as they are, they all share the ability to coax the two instruments into producing an incredible variety of sounds. “The exclusively 20th-century programme presents great challenges to Reinhold Friedrich and Iveta Apkalna which they meet with tremendous brilliance and élan. …it's fascinating to hear the constantly changing role of the two instruments, ranging from virtuoso solo passages through to dialogue which alternates between tension and serenity. A very rewarding CD which repays repeated hearings.” Gramophone Magazine, February 2009 | |
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Recorded on The Cavaille-Coll Organ of the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory and the Schuke Organ of the Small Hall of the Moscow Conservatory DDD | | | Usually despatched in 8 - 10 working days. |
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