Dmitri Shostakovich: String Quartets Nos. 11, 12 & 13 - Borodin Quartet / Мелодия Audio CD 1997 Stereo / 74321 40716 2

UPC 743214071625

Product Features

• Label: Мелодия
• Format: CD
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1997
• Genre: Classical

Overview

This CD features Dmitri Shostakovich's String Quartets Nos. 11, 12, and 13, showcasing his mastery in contemporary classical composition. Composed during the last decade of his life, these quartets are filled with intense emotion, complex structures, and a reflection of the turbulent political and personal times Shostakovich endured. The Borodin Quartet's interpretation brings out the profound depth of these late works, making this album essential for both Shostakovich enthusiasts and classical music lovers alike.

Track Listing

String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 122 (1966) – (18:08)

1. I: Introduction (Andantino) – 2:48
2. II: Scherzo (Allegretto) – 2:59
3. III: Recitative (Adagio) – 1:19
4. IV: Etude (Allegro) – 1:13
5. V: Humoresque (Allegro) – 1:06
6. VI: Elegy (Adagio) – 4:33
7. VII: Conclusion (Moderato) – 4:10

String Quartet No. 12 in D-Flat Major, Op. 133 (1968) – (27:30)

1. I: Moderato – 7:15
2. II: Allegretto – 20:15

String Quartet No. 13 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 138 (1970) – (19:56)

1. Adagio – 19:56

Key Credits

• Composed by: Dmitri Shostakovich
• Performed by: Borodin String Quartet
  • Cello: Valentin Berlinsky
  • Viola: Dmitri Shebalin
  • Violin I: Mikhail Kopelman
  • Violin II: Andrei Abramenkov
• Recording Engineer: Edvard Shakhnazaryan
• Restoration & Sound Engineer: Eberhard Richter
• Liner Notes: Sigrid Neef
• Series Producer: Niels Høirup
• Production Manager: Reimar Bluth
• Remastered by: Michael Glaser