Shostakovich: The Complete Trios & Sonatas
On this CD:
1. Trio for piano & strings No. 1, in C minor, Op. 8 Andante
Composed by Dmitry Shostakovich
Performed by Joseph Kalichstein, Jaime Laredo, Sharon Robinson
2. Sonata for cello & piano, in D minor, Op. 40
Composed by Dmitry Shostakovich
Performed by Joseph Kalichstein, Jaime Laredo, Sharon Robinson
3. Trio for piano & strings No. 2, in E Minor, Op. 67
Composed by Dmitry Shostakovich
Performed by Joseph Kalichstein, Jaime Laredo, Sharon Robinson
4. Sonata for violin & piano, Op. 134
Composed by Dmitry Shostakovich
Performed by Joseph Kalichstein, Jaime Laredo, Sharon Robinson
5. Sonata for viola & piano, in C major, Op. 147
Composed by Dmitry Shostakovich
Performed by Joseph Kalichstein, Jaime Laredo, Sharon Robinson
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
This is an amazing set of grim, often bizarre music. The Trio No. 2 is a lament for the Russian Jews killed during World War II. The late Violin and Viola Sonatas sound like laments for the composer himself, in ill health and nearing the end of his life. Even the Cello Sonata, composed in slightly happier times, is far from humorous. Only the one-movement First Trio, a strange piece, has much happiness in it. If you're ready to face this difficult music, though, these performances by splendid musicians bring everything to life, and the "twofer" set is a great deal. --Leslie Gerber
Shostakovich: The Complete Trios & Sonatas, Music, Sharon Robinson, Dmitry Shostakovich, Joseph Kalichstein, Jaime Laredo, Cello with Keyboard, Chamber, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Trio for Keyboard and Two String Instruments, Viola with Keyboard, Violin with Keyboard
Shostakovich: The Complete Trios & Sonatas
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