This page lists all recordings of String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110, by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-75) on CD. Generally, more recent CDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock. |
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Yakov Kasman (piano) Talich Quartet | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Shostakovitch - String Quartets Nos. 6, 8 & 11
Shostakovich had just finished his Seventh Quartet
when the leader of the Beethoven Quartet told him
that Melodiya had asked them to record his 'last
quartet':
"Last quartet?" exclaimed the composer. "When I've
written all my quartets, then we'll talk about my last
quartet!"
"And how many do you intend to write?"
"Twenty-four", replied Shostakovich. "Haven't you
noticed that I never repeat a key? I'll write twenty-four
quartets, so as to have a complete cycle."
Shostakovich only managed to finish fifteen quartets ,
but it is necessary to bear this large-scale project in
mind in order to place these quartets in their rightful
context. "a release that certainly confirms the Jerusalem as one of the most technically assured and tonally responsive quartets of today." Gramophone August 2007 “This is challenging, unpredictable Shostakovich which always convinces even when the approach is new. The Jerusalem Quartet's tonal range is daunting too.” BBC Music Magazine, May 2008 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Zoryana Kushpler (mezzo-soprano) Petersen Quartet | | | Capriccio - CAP71104 (SACD) Normally: £13.49 (£11.48 ex. VAT) Special: £10.11 (£8.60 ex. VAT) |
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| Shostakovitch - String Quartets 3, 7 & 8
Here’s an entirely new, distinctive performance tradition in Shostakovich’s quartets. The Hagen’s approach is pristine, with a wonderful transparency to the textures and a real bounce to the dance-inspired movements. There’s no lack of emotional depth, but some of the grime of accumulated habits has been cleaned off and the works emerge shining anew. Helen Wallace - BBC Music Magazine BBC Music Magazine
Chamber Choice - July 2006 |
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"The Eder Quartet...brings a mature understanding and empathy to the recording that is wonderfully satisfying."
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| |  | Skampa Quartet
‘The quartet’s dynamic approach was breathtaking. The beauty of their playing stems from deep musical intelligence’ (The Independent) | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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