“Santtu conducts Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10” is the fifth album from Philharmonia Re- cords. Largely interpreted as depicting Stalin’s regime in Russia, the orchestra delivers tragedy,

violence and gloom before the brief but triumphant finale. Conducted by Santtu-Matias Rouvali, this performance was recorded at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in April 2024. PRAISE FOR Santtu conducts Shostakovich: Symphonies 6 & 9 5 stars “Rouvali (superbly abetted by some outstanding orchestral playing) controls the evolving emotive power...utterly convincingly...Rouvali fully understands the myriad expression of this rare masterpiece: he is splendidly followed by the great Philharmonia Orchestra on top form, which is beautifully balanced throughout...The recordings are exceptionally good” – Musical Opinion

“Santtu-Matias Rouvali proves himself a persuasive Shostakovich conductor on this live record- ing...both symphonies here are thoughtfully and often imaginatively realised” – Gramophone