As fine a single-disc collection of Shostakovich's chamber music as was released at the time of the composer's centenary, this disc has the twin virtues of a fascinating program and compelling performances. The repertoire includes one of the composer's least frequently played pieces of chamber music -- the Piano Trio No. 1 -- and one of his most frequently pieces of chamber music -- the Piano Quintet -- as well as a set of five works for other mediums arranged for two violins and piano by the composer's friend Lev Atovmian. ...
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As fine a single-disc collection of Shostakovich's chamber music as was released at the time of the composer's centenary, this disc has the twin virtues of a fascinating program and compelling performances. The repertoire includes one of the composer's least frequently played pieces of chamber music -- the Piano Trio No. 1 -- and one of his most frequently pieces of chamber music -- the Piano Quintet -- as well as a set of five works for other mediums arranged for two violins and piano by the composer's friend Lev Atovmian. Violinist Julian Rachlin and pianist Itamar Golan form the core of the performing forces, joined by violist Yuri Bashmet in the trio and quintet and violinist Janine Jansen in the Atovmian arrangements and quintet. The players, none of them wallflowers, bring their big tone, expressive touch, and blazing virtuosity to bear on all three works, and the result is a moody and melancholy Trio, a sweet and sexy set of arrangements, and an intense, exuberant, and ultimately exultant...
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