Shostakovich London Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Davis - Symphony No 10

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Review by lauren maftel

Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10: A Wild Ride Through E Minor Chaos (And We Mean That in the Best Way) Let’s cut to the chase—Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 is not your grandma’s classical playlist fodder. Released in 1975 under Classics For Pleasure, this UK gem features the London Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Andrew Davis with all the flair of someone trying to keep a runaway train on its tracks. Spoiler alert: it works. The album opens with the 1st Movement: Moderato, and oh boy, does it set the mood. It’s like walking into a dimly lit room where you can feel something big is about to happen—but nobody tells you what. The music builds slowly, almost teasingly, layering strings and winds until you’re practically leaning forward in your seat like, “Okay, spill it already!” When the tension finally breaks, it feels like an emotional sucker punch—but one of those punches that leaves you oddly satisfied. You’ll remember this track because it’s got that rare mix of brooding mystery and explosive payoff. Then there’s the 2nd Movement: Allegro, which hits harder than your morning coffee. If the first movement was a slow-burn thriller, this one’s a chaotic sprint through a storm. Critics say it channels Shostakovich’s defiance against Soviet oppression, but honestly? It just sounds like someone let loose a musical tornado. The brass section roars like a disgruntled lion at the zoo, while the strings zip around like caffeinated bees. By the time it ends, you might need a breather—and maybe a cookie for good measure. Now, let’s talk production creds real quick. John Boyden produced this baby, and hats off to him because everything sounds crisp without losing that raw edge. The sleeve design by Clare Osborn? Classy yet understated, much like the symphony itself. And Malcolm Rayment’s liner notes? They’re informative enough to make you sound smart at dinner parties, though we doubt anyone will quiz you mid-dessert. Reflecting on Symphony No. 10, it strikes me how modern it still feels despite being nearly five decades old. Maybe it’s the way Shostakovich balances beauty and brutality, or maybe it’s just that Andrew Davis knows how to wrangle an orchestra like a pro sheepdog. Either way, listening to this album feels like eavesdropping on history—a messy, thrilling, slightly bonkers slice of human emotion bottled up in E minor. Final thought? This record could probably survive a nuclear apocalypse. Not literally, of course, but if humanity ever needs a reminder of why art matters, this would be Exhibit A. Or B. Whatever—it’s definitely up there.

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TrackDurationPreview
Andante-Allegro-L'istesso Tempo
3rd Movement: Allegretto-Largo-Piu Mosso
1st Movement: Moderato
2nd Movement: Allegro
Symphony No. 10 In E Minor Op. 93

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Catalog Numbers

CFP 40216

Labels

Classics For Pleasure

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Credits

RoleCredit
Composed ByDmitri Shostakovich
ConductorAndrew Davis
Liner NotesMalcolm Rayment
OrchestraLondon Philharmonic Orchestra
ProducerJohn Boyden
SleeveClare Osborn

Notes

"Recording produced by John Boyden for Classics for Pleasure, April 1974".

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Born: September 12 1906 (Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire) Died: August 09, 1975 (Moscow, USSR) Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich Russian / Soviet composer, pianist, musical and public figure, teacher, professor. Father of the conductor and pianist . People's Artist of USSR (1954). Hero of Socialist Labor (1966). Lenin Prize (1958), five Stalin Prizes (1941, 1942, 1946, 1950, 1952), the USSR State Prize (1968) and the Glinka State Prize of the RSFSR (1974). Dmitry Shostakovich became a world-famous composer at the age of 20, when his First Symphony was performed in concert halls of the USSR, Europe and the United States. 10 years later, his operas and ballets were performed in the world's leading theaters. 15 symphonies of Shostakovich were called by contemporaries "the Great epoch of Russian and world music". His vast production includes, in addition to symphonic and choral music, 15 string quartets and various chamber, ballet and film music. Shostakovich was in fact one of the most prolific authors of film music in Soviet Russia.

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album "Symphony No. 10" by Dmitri Shostakovich, performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Andrew Davis, was released in 1975 under the label Classics For Pleasure. It’s a stunning piece of modern classical music that captures raw emotion and complexity. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 is often seen as a reflection of his struggles under Soviet rule. Interestingly, the liner notes were penned by Malcolm Rayment, adding depth to the listener's experience. The artwork? Crafted by Clare Osborn. A true team effort from the UK that brought this masterpiece to life.