DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH - String Quartet No.15 (composed 1974)
One of the greatest modern composers of the 20th century, Shostakovich was influenced by Prokofiev, Stravinsky and Mahler.
This composition is a brilliant escapade displaying the genius of this Russian composer. The work is stark yet melodic and beautiful, punctuated by loud classical power chords and minimalist tonal soundscapes. Shostakovich died in 1975 so this composition is one of his last.
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Shostakovich age 36
The Fifteenth Quartet has six movements:
1. Elegy â Adagio, attacca
2. Serenade â Adagio , attacca
3. Intermezzo â Adagio, attacca
4. Nocturne â Adagio, attacca
5. Funeral March â Adagio molto, attacca
6. Epilogue
The recording I have was performed by the Fitzwilliam String Quartet and released on Decca Records in 1976.
One of the greatest modern composers of the 20th century, Shostakovich was influenced by Prokofiev, Stravinsky and Mahler.
This composition is a brilliant escapade displaying the genius of this Russian composer. The work is stark yet melodic and beautiful, punctuated by loud classical power chords and minimalist tonal soundscapes. Shostakovich died in 1975 so this composition is one of his last.
Shostakovich age 36
The Fifteenth Quartet has six movements:
1. Elegy â Adagio, attacca
2. Serenade â Adagio , attacca
3. Intermezzo â Adagio, attacca
4. Nocturne â Adagio, attacca
5. Funeral March â Adagio molto, attacca
6. Epilogue
The recording I have was performed by the Fitzwilliam String Quartet and released on Decca Records in 1976.
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