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Alexander String Quartet: Fragments Vol.1 - Shostakovich | Foghorn Classics CD1988

Alexander String Quartet: Fragments Vol.1 - Shostakovich

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Label: Foghorn Classics

Cat No: CD1988

Barcode: 0700871198829

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 3

Genre: Chamber

Release Date: 5th October 2009

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The Alexander String Quartet has performed in the major music capitals of four continents, securing its standing among the world’s premier ensembles. Widely admired for its interpretations of Beethoven, Mozart, and Shostakovich, the Quartet has also established itself as an important advocate of new music through over 25 commissions and numerous premiere performances. This new US label, Foghorn Classics, is the home of the Alexander String Quartet.

Captured here on three discs is the first half of the Alexander String Quartet’s complete Shostakovich cycle, superbly recorded. They provide detailed insights framing the music presented with expert observations yet with empathy and anecdotal detail that reflect the compassion and suffering imbedded in these riveting intrepid interpretations.

The Piano Quintet with Roger Woodward is a veritable “tour de force” while the bonus “Prelude and Fugue” transcriptions are nothing less than a revelation.

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