Shostakovich: Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 60 "Leningrad" (Live)

Kirill Kondrashin leads the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra in a powerful live performance of Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 7 in C major "Leningrad." Composed during World War II and a symbol of resistance, the work combines orchestral monumentality with strong emotional impact. Kondrashin's interpretation highlights both the dramatic tension, especially in the famous "crescendo march" section, and the moments of more intimate lyricism. His control of the sound masses and rhythmic precision give the performance a narrative force of great intensity, fully conveying the epic and commemorative character of this historic page of symphonic music.