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Contents Introduction Michiyoshi Inoue's New Complete Shostakovich Vol. 5 This latest recording of Shostakovich by the highly acclaimed Michiyoshi Inoue is a live recording from July 2021 with the New Japan Philharmonic. In Symphony No. 8, he delivers a requiem of intense conflict and sorrow with solidly constructed music. The New Japan Philharmonic, with whom he has collaborated many times in the past, led by concertmaster Choi Moon-soo, responded to Inoue with a beautiful and magnificent sound. On the other hand, the danceable "Suite for Stage Orchestra" ("Jazz Suite No. 2") is performed with freshness and vibrancy, bringing the album to a bright close. Enjoy this rich and exhilarating performance that brilliantly expresses the composer's duality. Recorded live on July 3, 2021 at Suntory Hall, Tokyo. [Track Listing] Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65 From the Suite for Stage Orchestra (Jazz Suite No. 2): March/Lyric Waltz/Little Polka/Waltz No. 2/Dance No. 1 Media Reviews and Other Highly Acclaimed Performances of Shostakovich by Michiyoshi Inoue, this latest recording is a live performance with the New Japan Philharmonic in July 2021. In Symphony No. 8, he delivers a requiem of intense conflict and sorrow with solidly constructed music. The New Japan Philharmonic, with whom he has collaborated many times in the past, led by concertmaster Choi Moon-soo, responded to Inoue with a beautiful and magnificent sound. On the other hand, the danceable "Suite for Stage Orchestra" ("Jazz Suite No. 2") is performed with freshness and vibrancy, bringing the album to a bright close. Enjoy this intense and brilliant performance that perfectly captures the duality of the composer's personality. (C)RS
