Valery Gergiev, Kirov Orchestra (Mariinsky) - Shostakovich: Symphony 5 & 9 (2004)PS3 Rip | SACD ISO | DST64 2.0 & 5.1 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 73:36 minutes | Artwork (PDF) | 4,45 GB
or FLAC 2.0 Stereo (converted with foobar2000 to tracks) 24bit/48 kHz | Full Artwork (PDF) | 795 MB
Features Stereo and Multichannel Surround Sound | Decca/Philips # 470 651-2 The argument could be made that Valery Gergiev and his Kirov orchestra's 2002 recording of Shostakovich's Fifth and Ninth symphonies on Philips is the ne plus ultra of Shostakovich recordings. The sound of the recording is staggering: crisp, rich, and vivid. The playing of the orchestra is stunning: plush, powerful, and precise. The conducting is superb: strong, firm, and flexible.