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Dmitri Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 8, composed in 1960, reflects the gloomy experiences with the Soviet regime. The work, performed by the vision string quartet, is one of the most famous pieces of chamber music of the 20th century.
Dmitri Shostakovich underestimated his posthumous fame. Since after his death probably no one would compose a work in his memory, he did it himself and wrote "a quartet that is of no use to anyone and ideologically reprehensible" – the "String Quartet No. 8" is now his most performed composition. It is inspired by his ominous experiences with Russian authorities. It requires a special ensemble to convey the full depth: The young vision string quartet is the perfect choice.
Ernst Bloch: Prélude B 63
Johannes Brahms: String Quartet in C minor op. 51/1
Dmitri Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 8 in C minor op. 110
Florian Willeitner (violin), Daniel Stoll (violin), Lander Stuart (viola), Leonard Disselhorst (cello)
