SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony 15 Kurt Sanderling, Cleveland Orchestra Erato 45815-2 (CD only). Friedemann Engelbrecht, prod.; Eberhard Sengpiel, eng. DDD. TT: 50:38   1 - Symphony No. 15 in A major, Op. 141: Allegretto 2 - Symphony No. 15 in A major, Op. 141: Adagio-Lento-Adagio 3 - Symphony No. 15 in A major, Op. 141: Allegretto 4 - Symphony No. 15 in A major, Op. 141: Adagio-Allegretto   This is a superb performance and a state-of-the-art recording - audiophiles will especially dig the soundstaging. The symphony, Shostakovich's last, may represent the cycle of human existence from childhood through mature adulthood. I'm reminded of Mahler's Ninth Symphony - a much different work, of course (the Shostakovich is much more sparingly scored, for one thing) - but also one with intimations of morality crowned by a certain acceptance and serenity. Heavy borrowing from Wagner in the finale's Adagio. Sanderling was 80 when he recorded this - his years are in the performance. Get this before it's deleted.

Künstler - die Eberhard Sengpiel aufnehmen durfte
 
Kompositionen - die Eberhard Sengpiel aufnehmen durfte