Petrenko Begins Complete Shostakovich Cycle on Naxos

Petrenko Begins Complete Shostakovich Cycle on Naxos

LONDON, February 13/PRNewswire/ -- On the 2 March 2009, Naxos is delighted to announce the
release of the first disc in the eagerly anticipated cycle of Shostakovich's
complete symphonies from Vasily Petrenko and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Orchestra.

The disc features Symphony No. 11 The Year 1905 and with its
driven tempi and breath-taking playing, this release is sure to secure both
the orchestra's and Petrenko's dazzling reputations.

Born in St Petersburg in 1976, Petrenko is recognised as one
of the exceptional musicians of his generation. Petrenko became resident
conductor at St Petersburg Opera and Ballet Theatre in 1994 at the age of
eighteen, and he has since gone on to work with some of the world's finest
orchestras, earning international acclaim for his award-winning and
inspirational performances.

Petrenko made his Liverpool debut with the RLPO in November
2004 and was appointed Principal Conductor of the Philharmonic in September
2006. Just six months into his first season this contract was extended till
2012.

'All praise to the budget label Naxos for signing a deal with
the [RLPO] and their Russian wizard for a series of major recordings ...
Watch out for more Petrenko magic on Naxos.'

The Times

Notes to Editors:

CD INFORMATION
Dmitri Shostakovich Symphony No. 11 The Year 1905
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Vasily Petrenko conductor
Catalogue number: 8.572082
Release date: 2 March 2009

For Naxos information visit http://www.naxos.com

For a full biography and high res. images of Vasily Petrenko, please
visit http://www.imgartists.com

For concerts and events of the RLPO, please visit:
http://www.liverpoolphil.com

Source: Naxos

For further information and to request review copies please contact: Libby Jones, Head of Press, Select Music, Tel: +44(0)1737-645600 Ext: 214, Mobile: +44(0)7775-694-538, Email: ljones@selectmusic.co.uk

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