Shostakovich: String Quartets Nos. 4, 6 & 8

Album Details:

• Title: Shostakovich: String Quartets Nos. 4, 6 & 8
• Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich
• Performers: St Petersburg String Quartet
• Recording Label: Hyperion Records Ltd
• Catalogue Number: CDA67154
• UPC: 034571171548
  

Overview:

Dmitri Shostakovich's "String Quartets Nos. 4, 6 & 8" performed by the St Petersburg String Quartet is a profound exploration of the composer's work. This album captures the essence of Shostakovich's compositions, showcasing the emotional depth and complexity of these string quartets. Recorded in April 1999, this rendition brings out the intensity and brilliance of Shostakovich's music.

Track Listing:

• String Quartet No. 4 in D major, Op. 83 (1949)

  1. Allegretto [3'47]
  2. Andantino [6'16]
  3. Allegretto [4'02]
  4. Allegretto [10'22]

• String Quartet No. 6 in G major, Op. 101 (1956)

  1. Allegretto [6'43]
  2. Moderato con moto [5'28]
  3. Lento [5'10]
  4. Lento Allegretto [7'34]

• String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110 (1960)

  1. Largo [4'38]
  2. Allegro molto [2'36]
  3. Allegretto [4'37]
  4. Largo [4'46]
  5. Largo [3'38]

 Total playtime: 69:40

Additional Information:

• Recorded at St Petersburg Recording Studio in April 1999.
• Recording Engineer: Gerhard Tscheschne
• Recording Producer: Alexander Gerutsky
• Cover Design: Terry Shannon
• Front Photograph: St Petersburg by Vadim Egorsky

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