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DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
(1906-1975)
COMPACT DISC ONE
String Quartet No. 7, Op. 108
13:42
in F sharp minor - in fis-Moll - en fa dièse mineur
1.
I
Allegretto -
3:39
2.
II
Lento -
3:56
3.
III
Allegro - Allegretto
6:08
String Quartet No. 6, OP. 101
27:12
in G major - in G-Dur - en sol majeur
4.
I
Allegretto
7:15
5.
II
Moderato con moto
5:13
6.
Lento -
6:33
7.
IV
Lento - Allegretto - Andante
7:59
String Quartet No. 10, Op. 118
27:08
in A flat major - in As-Dur - en la bémol majeur
8.
I
Andante
5:14
9.
II
Allegretto furioso
4:08
10.
III
Adagio -
7:39
11.
IV
Allegretto
9:58
68:28
COMPACT DISC TWO
String Quartet No. 4, Op. 83
24:49
in D major - in D-Dur - en ré majeur
1.
I
Allegretto
3:55
2.
II
Andantino
7:18
3.
III
Allegretto -
4:27
4.
IV
Allegretto
9:01
String Quartet No. 11, Op. 122
18:42
in F minor - in f-Moll - en fa mineur
5.
I
Introduction. Andantino -
2:24
6.
II
Scherzo. Allegretto -
3:17
7.
III
Recitative. Adagio -
1:43
8.
IV
Etude. Allegro -
1:18
9.
V
Humoresque. Allegro -
1:01
10.
VI
Elegie. Adagio -
5:19
11.
VII
Finale. Moderato
3:38
String Quartet No. 3, Op. 73
35:02
in F major - in F-Dur - en fa majeur
12.
I
Allegretto
7:17
13.
II
Moderato con moto
5:53
14.
III
Allegro non troppo
4:14
15.
IV
Adagio -
6:39
16.
V
Moderato
10:52
78:52
COMPACT DISC THREE
String Quartet No. 9, Op. 117
27:20
in E flat major - in Es-Dur - en mi bémol majeur
1.
I
Moderato con moto -
4:20
2.
II
Adagio -
5:36
3.
III
Allegretto -
3:52
4.
IV
Adagio -
4:13
5.
V
Allegro
9:18
String Quartet No. 13, Op. 138
in B alr minor - in b-Moll - en si bémol mineur
6.
Adagio - Doppio movimento - Tempo primo
20:07
String Quartet No. 8, Op. 110
24:46
in C minor - in c-Moll - en ut mineur
7.
I
Largo -
5:42
8.
II
Allegro molto -
2:39
9.
III
Allegretto -
4:39
10.
IV
Largo -
7:07
11.
V
Largo
4:39
72:26
COMPACT DISC FOUR
String Quartet No. 2, Op. 68
37:49
in A major - in A-Dur - en la majeur
1.
I
Overture. Moderato con moto
8:43
2.
II
Recitative and Romance: Adagio
11:15
3.
III
Waltz. Allegro
5:31
4.
IV
Theme with Variations. Adagio - Moderato con moto -
12:19
String Quartet No. 14, Op. 142
27:31
in F sharp major - in Fis-Dur - en fa dièse majeur
5.
I
Allegretto
8:44
6.
II
Adagio
10:09
7.
III
Allegretto - Poco meno mosso - A tempo - Adagio
8:38
65:29
COMPACT DISC FIVE
String Quartet No. 5, Op. 92
31:33
in B flat major - in B-Dur - en si bémol majeur
1.
I
Allegro non troppo -
11:32
2.
II
Andante - Andantino -
8:53
3.
III
Moderato - Allegretto - Andante
11:08
String Quartet No. 15, Op. 144
37:06
in E flat minor - in es-Moll - en mi bémol mineur
4.
I
Elegy. Adagio -
11:15
5.
II
Serenade. Adagio -
5:05
6.
III
Intermezzo. Adagio -
1:47
7.
IV
Nocturne. Adagio -
5:05
8.
V
Funeral March. Adagio molto -
6:08
9.
VI
Epilogue. Adagio - Adagio molto
7:46
COMPACT DISC SIX
String Quartet No. 1, Op. 49
14:53
in C major - in C-Dur - en ut majeur
1.
I
Moderato
4:31
2.
II
Moderato
4:45
3.
III
Allegro molto
2:17
4.
IV
Allegro
3:19
String Quartet No. 12, Op. 133
29:00
in D flat major - in Des-Dur - en ré bémol majeur
5.
I
Moderato
7:41
6.
II
Allegretto - Adagio - Allegretto
21:19
Piano Quintet, Op. 57
32:52
in G minor - in g-Moll - en sol mineur
7.
I
Prelude. Lento -
4:46
8.
II
Fugue. Adagio
11:01
9.
III
Scherzo. Allegretto
3:19
10.
IV
Intermezzo. Lento -
6:22
11.
V
Finale. Allegretto
7:24
Martin Roscoe piano
77:01
Chamber: Sorrel Quartet
Gina McCormach violin
Catherine Yates violin
Vicci Wardman viola (Nos 3, 4, 6, 7, 10 & 11)
Sarah-Jane Bradley viola
Helen Thatcher cello
23-26 February 1998 (Nos 6, 7, 10), 29 September-1 October 1998 (Nos 3, 4, 11)
28-30 March 2001 (Nos 8, 9, 13), 6-8 May 2003 (Nos 1, 2, 14), 15-17 January 2004 (Nos 5, 15), 10-12 January 2005 (No. 12, Piano Quintet)
Chamber: Sorrel Quartet
Notes
Shostakovich: Complete String Quartets and Quintet Completing the 2006 commemorative releases of Shostakovichs 100th anniversary, Chandos is delighted to announce the complete Shostakovich String Quartet cycle performed by the Sorrel Quartet. Martin Roscoe joins the quartet for a bonus piece in this attractive box set, the Piano Quintet. All this at bargain price for the first time. The Daily Telegraph said of Vol. 2 These interpretations have a cumulative intensity that draws one into the composers confession al world
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These interpretations have a cumulative intensity that draws one into the composer’s confessional world.
The Daily Telegraph on Vol.2
The Sorrel Quartet barrels into these knotty, deeply personal works with a fervour that is exhilarating for its sheer intensity and tenacity. Forget about rounding off the spiky edges; these interpretations are all about fearlessly laying bare the deep psychic trauma of Shostakovich’s most personal works. Fast movements are REALLY fast and manic, vicious, slashing, and sometimes are dark, brooding, and agonising. But these are hardly two-dimensional performances. The Sorrel players bring out the wry humour, parodic sarcasm, and moments of pure, unclouded lyricism that are also major components of these works. Their interpretations are kaleidoscopes of the composer’s many voices, raw and grating, wheedling and oily, anguished, exhausted and emotionally spent.
American Record Guide
‘… I am more than ever convinced that the Sorrel members are creating something special. In the face of stiff competition, their dramatic, detailed interpretations stand out – conscientious and convincing, firmly supported by secure, sometimes startling technical ability, appropriate tonal qualities and a powerful ensemble sensibility.’
Fanfare
Another strong instalment in the Sorrels’ series produces a rewarding experience.
Gramophone on Vol 4
Chandos has boxed the Sorrel Quartet’s recordings of these works, plus the Piano Quintet with martin Roscoe and in some respects these readings are more convincing than the Emerson’s. Please don’t misunderstand me when I say there is an element of roughness in the Sorrel’s playing, for it is not at all inappropriate – indeed, it is positively to be welcomed at times, especially in the astounding masterpiece which is the Ninth Quartet, wherein the character of the music almost seems to burst the bounds of what a string quartet can be capable. Where necessary, the Sorrel’s fearless attack is admirable, taking the listener with them, and their sensitivity and deep musicality cover the emotional range of these works splendidly. The sound throughout is the best of all these issues.
International Record Review
I saw them perform a Shostakovich string quartet and bought all their Shostakovich recordings. Their scores are covered with little notes on moods and pace, most of which come from having worked with a musician who worked with Shostakovich - OK, I forgot his name. Listening to the Sorrel Quartet is to be immersed in an integrated appreciation of Shostakovich's music: phrases link perfectly to bigger themes and everything works, everything has purpose. Plus, you feel like your breath will form clouds when you breathe out and you have a sudden urge to drink vodka.
K Harrison
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