Shostakovich String Quartets 7, 8, and 9 are right in the middle of his output in the genre. This recording by the Brodsky String Quartet is more lyrical and relaxed than many interpretations of the same pieces.

Tracklist:

String Quartet No.7 In F Sharp Minor, Op.108: Allegretto
String Quartet No.7 In F Sharp Minor, Op.108: Lento
String Quartet No.7 In F Sharp Minor, Op.108: Allegro
String Quartet No.8 In C Minor, Op.110: Largo
String Quartet No.8 In C Minor, Op.110: Allegro Molto
String Quartet No.8 In C Minor, Op.110: Allegretto
String Quartet No.8 In C Minor, Op.110: Largo
String Quartet No.8 In C Minor, Op.110: Largo
String Quartet No.9 In E Flat Major, Op.17: Moderato Con Moto
String Quartet No.9 In E Flat Major, Op.17: Adagio
String Quartet No.9 In E Flat Major, Op.17: Allegretto
String Quartet No.9 In E Flat Major, Op.17: Adagio
String Quartet No.9 In E Flat Major, Op.17: Allegro

UPC: 685738909322
Label: Wea Apex Classics
Release Date: 2.19.02
Format: CD

D. SHOSTAKOVICH - String Quartets 7-9 (CD)