Symphony No. 7 in C Major op. 60 "Leningrad"

“Simply be swept up, as I was, by the visceral excitement, brilliance, passion, and urgency of these "pedal to the metal" performances … Sonically these live productions have no peer: they are recorded with absolutely stunning fidelity in a conductor's up-close perspective that's the last word in sonic brilliance. Rich, deep, and warm bass frequencies plant the orchestra firmly in your listening room, while the top gleams without ever turning shrill. This deserves to become an audiophile demo disc if ever there were one. As the first installment in a projected Shostakovich symphony cycle, however unlikely the source, this release couldn't possibly be more auspicious, and if you love Shostakovich I urge you to put any doubts that you may harbor behind you and listen without prejudice. You'll be amazed.” classicstoday.com about Shostakovich’s symphonies nos. 5 & 6 under the Bâton of Oleg Caetani (ARTS 47668-2)