Valerie Gergiev, conducting the Mariinsky Orchestra, presents the third title in his Shostakovich cycle.
The Third and Tenth are considered among his most enigmatic.
These visceral readings come highly recommended and follow equally commendable performances of Nos 2 and 11 (MAR0507).
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