Gritskova/Prinz - Dmitry Shostakovich: Songs and Romances

The songs of Dmitry Shostakovich reflect the process of allusion and concealment that permeated his larger-scale music, and this selection traces his musical career from light-hearted early experiments to his late work. Settings of the composer�s most loved poets are included, from Marina Tsvetayeva and Mikhail Lermontov to Shakespeare, as well as settings of Jewish folk poetry. The songs are richly varied and include cabaret-like moments, romantic balladry, the avantgarde and satirical subversion. Through the intimate medium of song Shostakovich managed to express the full range of his genius.