Shostakovich: Fragments Vol. 1 - String Quartets Nos. 1-7/Preludes & Fugues (arr. Grafilo)/Piano Quintet (3 CDs) [Box set]

Alexander String Quartet (Artist), Dmitry Shostakovich (Composer), Zakarias Grafilo (Conductor, Performer), Frederick Lifsitz (Conductor, Performer), Paul Yarbrough & Sandy Wilson (Conductor, Performer), Roger Woodward (Conductor, Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Zakarias Grafilo, Frederick Lifsitz, Paul Yarbrough & Sandy Wilson, Roger Woodward
• Conductor: Zakarias Grafilo, Frederick Lifsitz, Paul Yarbrough & Sandy Wilson, Roger Woodward
• Composer: Dmitry Shostakovich
• Audio CD (March 25, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: FoghornClassics
• ASIN: B000GUJGV8
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. String Quartet No. 1 in C major, Op. 49: Moderato

2. String Quartet No. 1 in C major, Op. 49: Moderato

3. String Quartet No. 1 in C major, Op. 49: Allegro molto

4. String Quartet No. 1 in C major, Op. 49: Allegro

5. String Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 68: Overture (Moderato con moto)

6. String Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 68: Recitative and Romance (Adagio)

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Disc: 2

1. String Quartet No. 3 in F major, Op. 73: Allegretto

2. String Quartet No. 3 in F major, Op. 73: Moderato con moto

3. String Quartet No. 3 in F major, Op. 73: Allegro non troppo

4. String Quartet No. 3 in F major, Op. 73: Adagio

5. String Quartet No. 3 in F major, Op. 73: Moderato

6. Quintet for piano & strings in G minor, Op. 57: Prelude (Lento) -

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Disc: 3

1. String Quartet No. 5 in B flat major, Op. 92: Allegro non troppo -

2. String Quartet No. 5 in B flat major, Op. 92: Andante -

3. String Quartet No. 5 in B flat major, Op. 92: Moderato

4. String Quartet No. 6 in G major, Op. 101: Allegretto

5. String Quartet No. 6 in G major, Op. 101: Moderato con moto

6. String Quartet No. 6 in G major, Op. 101: Lento -

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Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Quite simply one of the best traversals of the Shostakovich 'Quartets'!!, July 21, 2007

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This review is from: Shostakovich: Fragments Vol. 1 - String Quartets Nos. 1-7/Preludes & Fugues (arr. Grafilo)/Piano Quintet (3 CDs) (Audio CD)

This is the first part of the ASQ's complete recording of the Quartets. Their Beethoven was highly praised in the Penguin Guide; this set deserves similar praise. Roger Woodward's contribution at the piano is an extra bonus. Do you self a favor and listen to these recordings, and their Beethoven. You won't be disappointed!