Kegel: Shostakovich — Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 “Leningrad” (Live)

Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 “Leningrad” with Herbert Kegel and the MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Recordings

Live recording.

Kegel emphasizes structural control, rhythmic precision and orchestral clarity across the symphony’s large-scale architecture.

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

The four-movement score develops a broad symphonic arc shaped by tension, memory and thematic transformation.

Tracklist

01 — I. Allegretto
02 — II. Moderato (poco allegretto)
03 — III. Adagio
04 — IV. Allegro non troppo

Credits

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich
Conductor: Herbert Kegel
Orchestra: MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra
Format: File PCM 44.1kHz • 16bit — CD Resolution
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa — CS598

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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