“(This Quartet)…bring a special intensity to this repertoire as well as an  effortless technical address, and a tonal blend which gives their readings a strong claim on the collector’s allegiance. We have responded to their cycle with appreciation….. and the recordings are very satisfactory indeed” - Penguin Guide 3 stars

Contents:
Vol.1 (1CD)
- String Quartet No.4 in D Major, Op.83
- String Quartet No.8 in C Minor, Op.110
- String Quartet No.10 in Ab Major, Op.118
[79:43]
                       
Vol.2 (2CD)
- Two Pieces for String Quartet, Op.36
- String Quartet No.1 in C Major, Op.49
- String Quartet No.5 in Bb Major, Op.9
- String Quartet No.9 in Eb Major, Op.117
- String Quartet No.2 in A Major, Op.68
- String Quartet No.3 in F Major, Op.73
- String Quartet No.7 in F# Minor, Op.108
[158:46]
                              
Vol.3 (2CD)                                                  
- String Quartet No.6 in G Major, Op.101
- String Quartet No.11 in F Minor, Op.122
- String Quartet No.15 in Eb Minor, Op.144
- String Quartet No.12 in Db Major, Op.133
- String Quartet No.13 in Bb Minor, Op.138
- String Quartet No.14 in F# Major, Op.142
[151:18]

Shostakovich Quartet:
- Andrei Sishlov, violin            
- Sergei Pishchugin, violin
- Alexander Galkovsky, viola  
- Alexander Korchagin, cello

DDD, 1980/8