String Quartet No. 3 in F Major, Op. 73: I. AllegrettoDmitri Shostakovich, Juilliard String Quartet
String Quartet No. 3 in F Major, Op. 73: II. Moderato con motoDmitri Shostakovich, Juilliard String Quartet
String Quartet No. 3 in F Major, Op. 73: III. Allegro non troppoDmitri Shostakovich, Juilliard String Quartet
String Quartet No. 3 in F Major, Op. 73: IV. AdagioDmitri Shostakovich, Juilliard String Quartet
String Quartet No. 3 in F Major, Op. 73: V. Moderato - AdagioDmitri Shostakovich, Juilliard String Quartet
String Quartet No. 14 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 142: I. AllegrettoDmitri Shostakovich, Juilliard String Quartet
String Quartet No. 14 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 142: II. AdagioDmitri Shostakovich, Juilliard String Quartet
String Quartet No. 14 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 142: III. Allegretto - AdagioDmitri Shostakovich, Juilliard String Quartet
String Quartet No. 15 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 144: I. Elegy. AdagioDmitri Shostakovich, Juilliard String Quartet
String Quartet No. 15 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 144: II. Serenade. AdagioDmitri Shostakovich, Juilliard String Quartet
String Quartet No. 15 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 144: III. Intermezzo. AdagioDmitri Shostakovich, Juilliard String Quartet
String Quartet No. 15 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 144: IV. Nocturne. AdagioDmitri Shostakovich, Juilliard String Quartet
String Quartet No. 15 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 144: V. Funeral March. Adagio moltoDmitri Shostakovich, Juilliard String Quartet
String Quartet No. 15 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 144: VI. Epilogue. AdagioDmitri Shostakovich, Juilliard String Quartet
Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57: I. Prelude. Lento - Poco più mosso - LentoDmitri Shostakovich, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Juilliard String Quartet, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57: II. Fugue. AdagioDmitri Shostakovich, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Juilliard String Quartet, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57: III. Scherzo. AllegrettoDmitri Shostakovich, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Juilliard String Quartet, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57: IV. Intermezzo. Lento - AppassionatoDmitri Shostakovich, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Juilliard String Quartet, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57: V. Finale. AllegrettoDmitri Shostakovich, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Juilliard String Quartet, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Dive into the profound and intricate world of Dmitri Shostakovich with this captivating collection of his renowned string quartets and a stirring piano quintet. Released on January 1, 1999, under the Sony Classical label, this album spans a generous 2 hours and 7 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of classical chamber music that showcases Shostakovich's unparalleled mastery of the genre.
The album features three of Shostakovich's most celebrated string quartets: the Third in F Major, Op. 73, the Fourteenth in F-Sharp Major, Op. 142, and the Fifteenth in E-Flat Minor, Op. 144. Each quartet is a journey through a landscape of emotional depth and technical brilliance, with movements that range from the contemplative and serene to the intense and dramatic. The Fifteenth Quartet, in particular, is a monumental work, often considered one of Shostakovich's most profound and personal compositions.
Complementing these quartets is the Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57, a work that exemplifies Shostakovich's ability to blend lyrical beauty with structural complexity. The quintet's five movements, from the haunting "Prelude" to the spirited "Finale," offer a compelling narrative that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply moving.
This album is a testament to Shostakovich's enduring legacy as one of the 20th century's most significant composers. Whether you are a seasoned aficionado of classical music or a newcomer eager to explore the genre, this collection provides a profound and rewarding listening experience. Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Dmitri Shostakovich and discover the rich, evocative world of his chamber music.
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