Shostakovich's early symphonies exhibit a wide range of influences, particularly showcasing Stravinsky and Hindemith. The First Symphony, composed between 1924 and 1925, is a vibrant mix of ideas, alternating between exuberance and pathos. The Second Symphony consists of radical compositions, while the Third Symphony celebrates International Workers Day with a hymn, exhibiting less iconoclasm. The performance by Storgards and the BBC Philharmonic effectively highlights the faster tempos but overlooks the darker emotional aspects. The collection also features Scherzo No 1 and Scherzo No 2, reflecting early influences in Shostakovich's work.
Shostakovich's early symphonies, particularly the First Symphony composed in 1924-25, display a vibrant mixture of influences, prominently featuring Stravinsky and Hindemith.
The Second Symphony marks a radical departure in Shostakovich's musical language, while the Third Symphony, subtitled The First of May, is less iconoclastic and more celebratory.
Storgards and the BBC Philharmonic maintain fast-paced momentum in the music but lack depth in conveying darker emotional dimensions.
The collection includes lesser-known works such as Scherzo No 1, composed at age 13, highlighting Glazunov's influence and showcasing Shostakovich's early development.
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