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Ustvolskaya: Symphonies 1-5 - Karlsen

BIS  BIS-2304

Stereo/Multichannel Hybrid

Classical - Orchestral

London Philharmonic Orchestra
Christian Karlsen (conductor)

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Recording

PCM recording

Works (5)

• Galina Ustvolskaya: Symphony No. 1 (1955-56)
• Galina Ustvolskaya: Symphony No. 2 (1979) 'True and Eternal Bliss!'
• Galina Ustvolskaya: Symphony No. 3 (1983) 'Jesus Messiah, Save us!'
• Galina Ustvolskaya: Symphony No. 4 (1985-87) 'Prayer'
• Galina Ustvolskaya: Symphony No. 5 (1990) 'Amen'