Immerse yourself in the profound and intricate world of Dmitri Shostakovich with this captivating collection of his renowned chamber works. Released on January 1, 1999, under the Sony Classical label, this album showcases Shostakovich's mastery of the string quartet and piano quintet forms, offering a deep and moving exploration of his musical genius.
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 emotions, from the introspective and melancholic to the energetic and exuberant. The Third Quartet, with its five movements, is particularly notable for its rich harmonies and complex structures, while the Fifteenth Quartet, composed in E-Flat Minor, is a profound and deeply personal work that reflects on themes of life, death, and memory.
Complementing these quartets is Shostakovich's Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57. This five-movement work is a tour de force of chamber music, combining the lyrical beauty of the piano with the rich textures of the string quartet. The quintet's opening "Prelude" sets the stage for a journey through a range of emotions, from the contemplative and introspective to the passionate and dramatic.
With a total duration of two hours and seven minutes, this album is a substantial and rewarding listening experience. Whether you are a longtime fan of Shostakovich or a newcomer to his music, this collection offers a compelling introduction to the depth and complexity of his chamber works. The performances are masterful, capturing the nuances and subtleties of Shostakovich's compositions with precision and sensitivity.
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Tracks
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
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