This interpretation is one of those rare, inimitable Russian gems that seem to have a priviledged insight into the many hidden mysteries, secrets, darkness, irony, insinuations, outbursts of sincerity, rage, magnanimous reconciliation with fate that permeate Shostakovich's music and especially the viola sonata which is his opus magnum, (for me at least).
This interpretation is one of those rare, inimitable Russian gems that seem to have a priviledged insight into the many hidden mysteries, secrets, darkness, irony, insinuations, outbursts of sincerity, rage, magnanimous reconciliation with fate that permeate Shostakovich's music and especially the viola sonata which is his opus magnum, (for me at least).