All this week on Classic Drive, Lorcan will feature music from 'Shostakovich: Symphonies; Concertos; Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk District' by Boston Symphony Orchestra with conductor Andris Nelsons.

"The music of Shostakovich has been a constant companion on my journey with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. We are incredibly proud to bring together all the symphonies, concertos, and the opera Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk into one, all-encompassing celebration of Dmitri Shostakovich's genius. His music is a cross-section of what it means to be human, and sharing this exploration of his works over the past ten years with an orchestra as extraordinary and versatile as the Boston Symphony Orchestra has been a great privilege and a real joy. We have also been lucky to share the stage with some of the world’s most talented soloists including Yuja Wang, Yo-Yo Ma, Baiba Skride, and the wonderful cast of our recording of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk. We are thrilled to present this box set as a tribute to Shostakovich's great legacy and to the remarkable artistry and dedication of everyone who brought this project to life." - Andris Nelsons

Box set contents

  • Symphony No. 1 in F minor op. 10
  • Symphony No. 2 in B major "To October" op. 14
  • Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major "The First of May" op. 20
  • Symphony No. 4 in C minor op. 43
  • Symphony No. 5 in D minor op. 47
  • Symphony No. 6 in B minor op. 54
  • Symphony No. 7 in C major "Leningrad" op. 60
  • Symphony No. 8 in C minor op. 65
  • Symphony No. 9 in E-flat major op. 70
  • Symphony No. 10 in E minor op. 93
  • Symphony No. 11 in G minor "The Year 1905" op. 103
  • Symphony No. 12 in D minor "The Year 1917" op. 112
  • Symphony No. 13 in B-flat minor "Babi Yar" op. 113
  • Symphony No. 14 in G minor op. 135
  • Symphony No. 15 in A major op. 141
  • Passacaglia - Interlude from Act II of Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District
  • Suite from the Incidental Music to "Hamlet" op. 32a (excerpts)
  • Suite from the Incidental Music to "King Lear" op. 58a
  • "Festive Overture" op. 96
  • Chamber Symphony in C minor op. 110a
  • Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor op. 35
  • Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major op. 102
  • Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor op. 77
  • Violin Concerto No. 2 op. 129
  • Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major op. 107
  • Cello Concerto No. 2 in G major op. 126
  • Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District op. 29

Tune in at 5:20 everyday this week to hear a selection from this album on Lorcan Murray's Classic Drive.