If one credits Gustav Mahler entirely to the 19th century in order to make room for subsequent important 20th-century composers, then Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975) must undoubtedly be regarded as the greatest symphonist of the latter century. His 10th Symphony (whose scherzo alludes to the barbarism of Stalinism) is the absolute masterpiece of the Soviet composer!
1 Moderato
2 Allegro
3 Allegretto
4 Andante - Allegro
National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America
Valery Gergiev, conductor
