Immerse yourself in the profound and intricate world of Dmitri Shostakovich with "Shostakovich: The Complete String Quartets." This meticulously crafted collection, released on April 5, 2024, under the Accentus Music label, presents a comprehensive journey through Shostakovich's string quartet compositions. Spanning an impressive four hours and forty-three minutes, this album is a testament to Shostakovich's genius and his ability to convey a vast array of emotions and narratives through his music.
The album features all fifteen string quartets by Shostakovich, performed live with a depth and intensity that captures the essence of his compositions. From the serene and contemplative movements to the energetic and dynamic passages, each quartet offers a unique exploration of musical expression. The pieces range from the early works, such as the String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 49, to the later, more complex compositions like the String Quartet No. 12 in D-Flat Major, Op. 133.
Shostakovich's string quartets are renowned for their technical brilliance and emotional depth, and this collection showcases the full spectrum of his creative output. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album provides an unparalleled opportunity to experience the evolution of Shostakovich's musical language and his profound impact on the world of chamber music.
Tracks
String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 49: I. Moderato - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 49: II. Moderato - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 49: III. Allegro molto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 49: IV. Allegro - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 68: I. Overture. Moderato con moto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 68: II. Recitative & Romance. Adagio - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 68: III. Valse. Allegro - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 68: IV. Theme with Variations. Adagio - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 3 in F Major, Op. 73: I. Allegretto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 3 in F Major, Op. 73: II. Moderato con moto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 3 in F Major, Op. 73: III. Allegro non troppo - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 3 in F Major, Op. 73: IV. Adagio - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 3 in F Major, Op. 73: V. ModeratoV. Moderato - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 4 in D Major, Op. 83: I. Allegretto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 4 in D Major, Op. 83: II. Andantino - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 4 in D Major, Op. 83: III. Allegretto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 4 in D Major, Op. 83: IV. Allegretto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 92: I. Allegro non troppo - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 92: II. Andante - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 92: III. Moderato - Allegretto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 6 in G Major, Op. 101: I. Allegretto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 6 in G Major, Op. 101: II. Moderato con moto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 6 in G Major, Op. 101: III. Lento - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 6 in G Major, Op. 101: IV. Lento - Allegretto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 7 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 108: I. Allegretto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 7 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 108: II. LentoII. Lento - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 7 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 108: III. Allegro - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110: I. Largo - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110: II. Allegro molto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110: III. Allegretto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110: IV. Largo - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110: V. Largo - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 9 in E-Flat Major, Op. 117: I. Moderato con moto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 9 in E-Flat Major, Op. 117: II. Adagio - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 9 in E-Flat Major, Op. 117: III. Allegretto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 9 in E-Flat Major, Op. 117: IV. Adagio - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 9 in E-Flat Major, Op. 117: V. Allegro - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 10 in A-Flat Major, Op. 118: I. Andante - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 10 in A-Flat Major, Op. 118: II. Allegretto furioso - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 10 in A-Flat Major, Op. 118: III. Adagio - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 10 in A-Flat Major, Op. 118: IV. Allegretto - Andante - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 122: I. Introduction. Andantino - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 122: II. Scherzo. Allegretto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 122: III. Recitative. Adagio - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 122: IV. Etude. Allegro - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 122: V. Humoresque. Allegro - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 122: VI. Elegy. Adagio - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 122: VII. Finale. Moderato - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 12 in D-Flat Major, Op. 133: I. Moderato - Allegretto - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
String Quartet No. 12 in D-Flat Major, Op. 133: II. Allegretto - Adagio - LiveDmitri Shostakovich, Quatuor Danel
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