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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | SBSQ: Shostakovich, Ginastera and Dvorak
Simon Bolivar String Quartet (SBSQ) Violinists Alejandro Carreño and Boris Suaréz, violist Ismel Campos and cellist Aimon Mata breathe new life into three gems of the string quartet repertoire, performed with the perfect balance of classical refinement and South American panache. The SBSQ comprises key players of DG exclusive recording artist Gustavo Dudamel’s Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela. This is a debut recording that musically and thematically reflects the young ensemble’s extraordinary story and progressive pursuits. This is DG’s first recording of Argentine composer Alberto Ginastera’s particularly difficult 1948 String Quartet no. 1, inspired by the vivacious dance rhythms of his homeland Shostakovich’s deeply personal String Quartet no. 8 is dedicated “to the victims of fascism and war,” a theme which particularly speaks to the SBSQ In another DG first, the SBSQ adds South American flavour to the “American” String Quartet, one of Dvořák’s celebrations of his visit to the New World “Though the players sometimes make expressive points through the quality of their sound, prettiness is not their priority...SBSQ is more interested in the music's inner workings behind the sound, and with Ginastera, there's much of that to be heard...The Dvorak has a big-boned swagger that suits the music's Americana vigour, though nostalgic reflection almost goes missing.” Gramophone Magazine, May 2013 “[the Dvorak demonstrates] slick ensemble work, a good level of technical ability - and the performance has some nice moments of colour and tone...Shostakovich's Eight Quartet receives a much better performance. Individual playing is more compelling and the music is pushed to expressive extremes without becoming overbearing.” International Record Review, May 2013 | 
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| |  | Shostakovich: The 'Great Quartets' Nos. 4, 8 & 10
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| |  | Shostakovich - Symphony No. 1 & Concertos
Shostakovich: | Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10 Recorded: 15-20 June 1994, Philharmonie, Berlin Berliner Philharmoniker, Mariss Jansons Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major, Op. 102 Recorded: 21 & 22 December 1970, No.1 Studio, Abbey Road, London John Ogdon (piano) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Lawrence Foster String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110 Recorded: 13-17 January 2006, Skywalker Sound Scoring Stage, Marin County, California St. Lawrence String Quartet Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 99 Recorded: 15-17 June & 16-20 September 2005, Philharmonie, Berlin Sarah Chang (violin) Berliner Philharmoniker, Sir Simon Rattle Cello Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 107 Recorded: 12 June 2005, No.1 Studio, Abbey Road, London Han-Na Chang (cello) London Symphony Orchestra, Antonio Pappano Jazz Suite No. 1 Recorded: 8-9 & 11 March 1996, Giandomenico Studios, Collingswood, New Jersey Philadelphia Orchestra, Mariss Jansons Tahiti Trot (Tea for Two), Op. 16 Recorded: 8-9 & 11 March 1996, Giandomenico Studios, Collingswood, New Jersey Philadelphia Orchestra, Mariss Jansons |
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“The Eder Quartet...brings a mature understanding and empathy to the recording that is wonderfully satisfying.” American Record Guide | | | (also available to download from $6.00) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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A judicious coupling of Shostakovich recordings by the Jerusalem Quartet who have won BBC Music Magazine Awards no less than three times. “Vivid, profoundly intelligent accounts of six of Shostakovich's Quartets. The Jerusalems prove eloquent exponents of these works' tragic intensity and bittersweet lyricism.” BBC Music Magazine, February 2013 **** |
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| |  | Shostakovich & Beethoven: String Quartets
Valentin Berlinsky Quartet: Bartek Niziol (1st Violin), Wang Xiaoming (2nd Violin), David Greenlees (viola) & Alexander Neustroev (cello) The Zurich-based Valentin Berlinsky Quartet, named in honour of the legendary founding cellist of the Borodin Quartet, debuts on Avie with the first in a series of recordings pairing the works of Beethoven and Shostakovich. Avie introduces the Valentin Berlinsky Quartet, a Zurich-based international foursome which chose its name to honour the legendary founding cellist of the Borodin Quartet whose dedication to the string quartet form has been an inspiration to so many. The Quartet received the blessing for their attribution from the cellist’s daughter, pianist Ludmila Berlinskaia with whom the Quartet frequently performs. On their debut album The Valentin Berlinsky Quartet pair Beethoven and Shostakovich, composers who dominated the quartet genre during their respective eras and whose strong musical contrasts and rapidly changing mood swings complement each other well. Many of the Shostakovich Quartets were premiered by the Beethoven Quartet, and were championed by the Borodins. In an additional nod to their namesake, the two composers were a favoured combination of Berlinsky’s. The award-winning members of the Valentin Berlinsky Quartet are four of the finest musicians working in Switzerland today. Bartek Niziol and Wang Xiaoming are concertmasters of the Zurich Opera Orchestra; violist David Greenlees and cellist Alexander Neustroev are principal players of the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra. As chamber musicians they have worked with such artists as Martha Argerich, Julia Fischer and Radu Lupu. They formed the Valentin Berlinsky Quartet in 2010, to explore the masterpieces of the string quartet repertoire. In addition to performances in Holland, Poland, China and Switzerland, the Quartet has reached audiences further afield through their numerous YouTube videos. Their recording debut marks the first in a series for Avie featuring the works of Beethoven and Shostakovich. “one registers a conscious effort to reinforce the importance of warmth, blend and polish. The spacious recording is entirely in keeping with these old-school priorities. Focus and refinement may slip a little in the face of the implosive ferocity of the Seventh's finale but there is little to criticise and much to admire. The inviting, singing tone of the Beethoven is yet more striking” Gramophone Magazine, June 2012 “In all three works in their warmly recorded debut disc they offer playing that combines technical perfection with excpetional maturity and musical insight. Particularly admirable is their performance of the Beethoven F major Razumovsky Quartet...Every interpretative nuance has been carefully honed, yet the playing really does penetrate the multi-faceted character of the outer movements and brings great depth of expression to the Adagio molto.” BBC Music Magazine, July 2012 ***** | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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The Ludwig Quartet was founded in 1985 and is one of the leading quartets of its generation. Numerous recordings of theirs have been awarded the Grand Prix du Disque. “…the four instrumentalists have a sweetness of tone which is all too rare today.” The Times | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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