Yablonsky, Dmitry > Tokathev, Oleg

Shostakovich: Ballet Suites no 1-4 / Yablonsky, Russian PO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2004-10-19

Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Ballet Suite no 1, Op. 84b; Ballet Suite no 2, Op. 89b; Ballet Suite no 3, Op. 91d; Ballet Suite no 4, for orchestra (assembled by Atovmyan)
Performers: Tokathev, Oleg; Yablonsky, Dmitry
Conductors: Yablonsky, Dmitry
Ensemble: Russian Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

Although the symphonies, string quartets and concertos represent the core of his achievement, Shostakovich entered into the spirit of 'light music' with enjoyment and enthusiasm....continue...