Dmitry Shostakovich Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter Borodin Quartet - Piano Quintet in G String Quartets 7 8 (13 tracks) +Album Reviews

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Dmitry Shostakovich, Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter, Borodin Quartet
Piano Quintet in G / String Quartets 7 & 8
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. String Quartet No. 7 in F sharp minor, Op. 108: Allegretto
2. String Quartet No. 7 in F sharp minor, Op. 108: Lento
3. String Quartet No. 7 in F sharp minor, Op. 108: Allegro
4. String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110: Largo
5. String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110: Allegro molto
6. String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110: Allegretto
7. String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110: Largo
8. String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110: Largo
9. Quintet for piano & strings in G minor, Op. 57: I. Prelude: Lento
10. Quintet for piano & strings in G minor, Op. 57: II. Fugue: Adagio
11. Quintet for piano & strings in G minor, Op. 57: III. Scherzo: Allegretto
12. Quintet for piano & strings in G minor, Op. 57: IV. Intermezzo: Lento
13. Quintet for piano & strings in G minor, Op. 57: V. Finale: Allegretto

CD Details

All Artists: Dmitry Shostakovich, Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter, Borodin Quartet
Title: Piano Quintet in G / String Quartets 7 & 8
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: EMI / Melodiya
Release Date: 10/25/1990
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 077774750721

CD Reviews

Brilliant Shostakovich

Peter Chordas | Portland, OR USA | 03/24/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The string quartet No. 8 is the most intense and fabulously played here. I had this recording on tape and it was for that reason I bought the CD. Much to my delight, the No. 7 and Piano Quintet with Richter make this my very favorite Shostakovich CD.

These pieces by the Borodin String Quartet were recorded in 1984 when they were at the peak of their performance. At the time, they ruled over all other string quartets (including the Juilliard) with there cohesive and intuitive playing, lyricism, and evocative outpour of emotion exhibited throughout their playing. Their pianissimos and crescendos are unmatched. Of course the pressure from the former Soviet Union also demanded 100% or suffer the consequences and I think few Americans realize that. A bad performance could mean the end of benefits and future concerts.

In any case, I've heard several other renditions including the Brodsky, Gabrieli, and Juilliard quartets and none come close to giving the dynamic performance as the Borodin String Quartet. The intensity of the Allegro molto (second movement) of the 8th is remarkable. The slow movement flows like fluid. I salute them for this extra fine analogue recording."