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A tribute to Shostakovich's string quartets
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GEN 25919 EAN: 4260036259193
7.2.2025EUR 18,90
In their latest GENUIN album, the Eliot Quartett pays homage to one of the 20th century’s greatest composers. Shostakovich’s String Quartets Nos. 3 and 8 are paired with „Au-delà d'une absence“ by Krzysztof Meyer, a poignant tribute from a composer who personally knew the Russian master. The Eliot Quartett, one of the leading ensembles on the international stage, is dedicating itself to an in-depth exploration of Shostakovich’s oeuvre in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of his passing. Their album, performed with the highest artistry, stands as a powerful testament to this endeavor: playing that is clear, transparent, and yet profoundly intense, bringing both Shostakovich’s originals and Meyer’s touching and personal homage to life.
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"{about Au-delá d'une absence} The Eliot Quartet plays the delicate unisons spread over several octaves with sparkling clean intonation - and shows its class here, especially in the quiet. [...] In addition to the expressive primaria Maryana Osipova, Alexander Sachs, Dmitry Hahalin and Michael Preuß also repeatedly set soloistic accents in the Eliot Quartet, only to rejoin the dense, precisely balanced ensemble sound." Review by Georg Rudiger, July/August 2025 issue
Fono Forum
"The music takes on a physically palpable force. [...] The Eliot Quartet explores the contrasts vividly, from the frenzy and glowing intensity to the cello's song of longing. [...] a strong contribution to the Shostakovich Year 2025." Review by Marcus Stäbler, issue 5/2025
05.04.2025: Nominated for the German Record Critics Award, Longlist 2/2025
MusicWeb International
"The Eliots are obviously immersed in the idioms and sonorities of the Shostakovich Quartets and their performance of the Meyer is authoritative with a feel of genuine spontaneity." Review by Dominic Hartley, April 1, 2025
In their latest GENUIN album, the Eliot Quartett pays homage to one of the 20th century’s greatest composers. Shostakovich’s String Quartets Nos. 3 and 8 are paired with „Au-delà d'une absence“ by Krzysztof Meyer, a poignant tribute from a composer who personally knew the Russian master. The Eliot Quartett, one of the leading ensembles on the international stage, is dedicating itself to an in-depth exploration of Shostakovich’s oeuvre in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of his passing. Their album, performed with the highest artistry, stands as a powerful testament to this endeavor: playing that is clear, transparent, and yet profoundly intense, bringing both Shostakovich’s originals and Meyer’s touching and personal homage to life.
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das Orchester
"{about Au-delá d'une absence} The Eliot Quartet plays the delicate unisons spread over several octaves with sparkling clean intonation - and shows its class here, especially in the quiet. [...] In addition to the expressive primaria Maryana Osipova, Alexander Sachs, Dmitry Hahalin and Michael Preuß also repeatedly set soloistic accents in the Eliot Quartet, only to rejoin the dense, precisely balanced ensemble sound." Review by Georg Rudiger, July/August 2025 issue
Fono Forum
"The music takes on a physically palpable force. [...] The Eliot Quartet explores the contrasts vividly, from the frenzy and glowing intensity to the cello's song of longing. [...] a strong contribution to the Shostakovich Year 2025." Review by Marcus Stäbler, issue 5/2025
05.04.2025: Nominated for the German Record Critics Award, Longlist 2/2025
MusicWeb International
"The Eliots are obviously immersed in the idioms and sonorities of the Shostakovich Quartets and their performance of the Meyer is authoritative with a feel of genuine spontaneity." Review by Dominic Hartley, April 1, 2025
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Tracklist
- Dmitri Schostakowitsch (1906–1975)
String Quartet No. 3 in F major, Op. 73
I. Allegretto - II. Moderato con moto
- III. Allegro non troppo
- IV. Adagio
- V. Moderato
- Krzysztof Meyer (*1943)
Au-delà d’une absence for String Quartet, Op. 89
I. Allegro molto - II. Andantino
- III. Allegro
- Dmitri Schostakowitsch
String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110
I. Largo - II. Allegro molto
- III. Allegretto
- IV. Largo
- V. Largo
In their latest GENUIN album, the Eliot Quartett pays homage to one of the 20th century’s greatest composers. Shostakovich’s String Quartets Nos. 3 and 8 are paired with „Au-delà d'une absence“ by Krzysztof Meyer, a poignant tribute from a composer who personally knew the Russian master. The Eliot Quartett, one of the leading ensembles on the international stage, is dedicating itself to an in-depth exploration of Shostakovich’s oeuvre in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of his passing. Their album, performed with the highest artistry, stands as a powerful testament to this endeavor: playing that is clear, transparent, and yet profoundly intense, bringing both Shostakovich’s originals and Meyer’s touching and personal homage to life.
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das Orchester
"{about Au-delá d'une absence} The Eliot Quartet plays the delicate unisons spread over several octaves with sparkling clean intonation - and shows its class here, especially in the quiet. [...] In addition to the expressive primaria Maryana Osipova, Alexander Sachs, Dmitry Hahalin and Michael Preuß also repeatedly set soloistic accents in the Eliot Quartet, only to rejoin the dense, precisely balanced ensemble sound." Review by Georg Rudiger, July/August 2025 issue
Fono Forum
"The music takes on a physically palpable force. [...] The Eliot Quartet explores the contrasts vividly, from the frenzy and glowing intensity to the cello's song of longing. [...] a strong contribution to the Shostakovich Year 2025." Review by Marcus Stäbler, issue 5/2025
05.04.2025: Nominated for the German Record Critics Award, Longlist 2/2025
MusicWeb International
"The Eliots are obviously immersed in the idioms and sonorities of the Shostakovich Quartets and their performance of the Meyer is authoritative with a feel of genuine spontaneity." Review by Dominic Hartley, April 1, 2025