This new release showcases the stylistic similarities and differences between two powerhouse composers- Gustav Mahler, and Dmitri Shostakovich. Mahler's Symphony No. 10 (Adagio) is paired with Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5. The National Philharmonic Minsk was founded in 1930 and is one of Russia's most renowned orchestras. As one of only three orchestras the National Philharmonic Minsk beared the honorary title "Academic Orchestra" during the Soviet Government. The repertoire of the 120 musicians includes not only important works of the Classic and Romantic periods, but also compositions by contemporary Russian composers and, in collaboration with the Philharmonic Chorus, the great works of the chorale literature.