Dmitri Shostakovich: 2 Pieces (Ballet Suite No.2)

Shostakovich’s Two Pieces from Ballet Suite No.2 was composed in 1951. Much of the music is drawn for the most part from Shostakovich's ballet, The Limpid Stream from 1935, a work which had been condemned by Pravda in 1936. Recycled and re-named, however, the music, incredibly, became acceptable to the Party.

This edition has been transcribed for Cello and Piano by Lev Atovmyan. Two light, interesting and entertaining pieces.