Sofia Gubaidulina contemplates unfinished J S Bach as the Carduccis survey Shostakovich in triplicate across some two decades.
Keywords: Chamber Music, Shostakovich Quartets: Intimate Portraits, Young Musicians
| Carducci Quartet |
| Quartet No 12 | Dmitri Shostakovich |
| Quartet No 6 | Dmitri Shostakovich |
| Reflections on the Theme B-A-C-H | Sofia Gubaidulina |
| Quartet No 3 | Dmitri Shostakovich |
These events are similar in terms of concept, place, musicians or the program.
The multinational young Kyan Quartet joins the Carduccis as Gubaidulina’s compact Quartet No 2 is stitched into a Shostakovich sequence including the penultimate quartet, with its focus on the cello.
Three quartets unite to perform the Chamber Symphony enlargement of Shostakovich’s 8th quartet, crowning a programme including Firsova’s ardent, deftly-plotted Quartet No 4.
Our Shostakovich cycle began with the Quartet No 1, and ends, inevitably, with No 15, staring death resolutely in the face, a work heart-stopping in its searing intensity.
Marking 50 years since the composer’s death, the Carduccis inaugurate a five-concert odyssey through the complete string quartets – works that enshrine his inner life, loves and closest friendships.
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