Vladimir Ashkenazy knew and played for Shostakovich, and he is undoubtedly one of the composer’s greatest living advocates. Collected here are his complete recordings of the symphonies and selected orchestral pieces.

PERFORMERS

Joan Rodgers (soprano), Mikhail Kotliarov (tenor), Sergei Koptchak (baritone), Nikita Storojev (bass) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, NHK Symphony Orchestra, Brighton Festival Chorus, The Bach Choir & Nikikai Chorus Group, Vladimir Ashkenazy