Shostakovich and Evgeny Mravinsky, who conducted the premiere of Shostakovich Five – Leningrad, November 21,1937 – and recorded it a few months later, March 27, 1938 Saturday, August 16, 2025 Royal Albert Hall, London 1) A musical and dramatic exploration of Shostakovich’s Symphony No.5 2) Symphony No.5 in D-minor (performed from memory) Max Revell actor/dancer Aurora … Continue reading BBC Proms 2025 – Shostakovich Symphony Five – Aurora Orchestra/Nicholas Collon: a staged background to the music and a complete performance. Live on BBC Radio 3.