Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony listing on Broadway Baby

BEANBAG CONCERT SERIES

The Aurora Orchestra performs Dmitri Shostakovich's defiant Fifth Symphony by memory.

In 1936, Shostakovichs new opera was slammed by the official Soviet paper Pravda as muddle instead of music. In Joseph Stalins Russia, a review like that could be deadly. Shostakovich knew he had to redeem himself fast. The result was his life-saving Fifth Symphony.

From the intense, militaristic energy of the outer movements to the heartfelt anguish of the Largo, the work is a vibrant mix of styles and shifting moods. Theres even a touch of humour in the second movement, evoking whimsical circus.

The Aurora Orchestra and their founder-conductor Nicholas Collon bring their acclaimed performance style to this beanbag concert. Playing from memory, they breathe fresh life into Shostakovichs sensational work. Alongside it, experience Abel Selaocoes Four Spirits, a work designed to create a powerful sense of connection with its listeners.

Aurora Orchestra

Nicholas Collon Conductor

Abel Selaocoe Cello & Voice

Bernhard Schimpelsberger Percussion

Abel Selaocoe Four Spirits for orchestra, cello and voice

Shostakovich Symphony No.5 in D minor, Op.47

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