Kegel: Shostakovich — Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54 (Live)

Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54 with Herbert Kegel and the MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Recordings

Live recording.

Kegel brings out the score’s contrasts through formal control, rhythmic incisiveness and orchestral clarity.

The performance is entrusted to the MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra.

The opening Largo and two following fast movements define a strongly contrasted structure.

Tracklist

01 — I. Largo
02 — II. Allegro
03 — III. Presto

Credits

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich
Conductor: Herbert Kegel
Orchestra: MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra
Format: File PCM 44.1kHz • 16bit — CD Resolution
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa — CS597

Available formats

File PCM 44.1kHz • 16bit — CD Resolution

What are DSD and DXD?

DSD (Direct Stream Digital) is a 1-bit digital encoding system. DSD64 operates at about 2.8 MHz, DSD128 at 5.6 MHz and DSD256 at 11.2 MHz.

DXD (Digital eXtreme Definition) is a very high-resolution PCM format; in the version presented here it operates at 352.8kHz and requires compatible equipment.

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