Shostakovich's 5th - Triumph or Tragedy?


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Posted by Aubrey Foard on February 15, 2001 at 00:02:14:

While discussing the aspects of the best orchestras in the world in a thread below, and regarding the very controversial recording of the 5th with the Vienna Philharmonic, I became curious as to what my fellow tuba players think/know of this symphony. Some have viewed and believe it was meant to be as a tragedy, others as a triumph. This is especially true in the final tempo of the 4th movement. Out of curiosity, what do you think? I'd be interested to know. (I already know the answer and will back it up with evidence in a later post)


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