This remarkable 15-CD box set from Decca presents a comprehensive collection of Dmitri Shostakovich’s complete string quartets alongside select masterpieces by Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Borodin, Franck, Sibelius, and Delius. Released in 2023, this compilation offers a deep dive into the evolution of classical and modern string quartet repertoire, highlighting Shostakovich’s significant contribution to 20th-century chamber music. The set is an essential acquisition for classical music enthusiasts and collectors, providing historical context and impeccable performances that celebrate these landmark compositions.
Complete collection of Shostakovich’s 15 string quartets, plus his piano quintet and romances.
Includes iconic quartets by Beethoven (Op. 130, Op. 132), Schubert’s famous String Quintet, Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet, and more.
Meticulously remastered for exceptional sound clarity and depth.
Presented as a limited edition box set with deluxe packaging, perfect for collectors.
Released across 15 CDs capturing every movement in detail, ideal for focused listening sessions.
Complete Shostakovich string quartets Nos. 1-15 with authentic, expressive performances.
Bonus inclusion of Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet and the Seven Romances on Poems of Alexander Blok.
Masterful recordings of Beethoven’s late quartets Op. 130 & Op. 132.
Additional masterpieces by Romantic and Neo-Romantic composers: Schubert, Brahms, Borodin, Franck, Sibelius, and Delius.
High-resolution digital remastering for superior audio fidelity.
Limited edition packaging including detailed liner notes and composer biographies.
Perfect for both classical aficionados and newcomers to string quartet music.
Includes rare and less frequently recorded quartets like Shostakovich’s Nos. 13-15 and Borodin’s quartets.
Diverse repertoire spanning from classical to modern styles within one collection.
Immerse yourself emotionally in the profound intensity and complexity of Shostakovich’s quartets.
The collector’s edition packaging makes it a prized possession for any classical music library.
Experience pristine sound quality that captures the nuances and dynamics of each ensemble’s performance.
Discover a wide-ranging classical journey that includes both groundbreaking 20th-century works and timeless Romantic masterpieces.
String Quartet No. 7 In F Minor, Op. 108
1-1 Allegretto – 3:18
1-2 Lento – 3:38
1-3 Allegro – 5:52
String Quartet No. 13 In B Flat Minor, Op. 138
1-4 – 19:11
String Quartet No. 14 In F Sharp, Op. 142
1-5 Allegretto – 9:07
1-6 Adagio – 9:13
1-7 Allegretto – 8:10
String Quartet No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 110
2-1 Largo – 4:59
2-2 Allegro Molto – 2:35
2-3 Allegretto – 4:10
2-4 Largo – 5:24
2-5 Largo – 3:44
String Quartet No. 15 In E Flat Minor, Op. 144
2-6 Elegy – 11:45
2-7 Serenade – 5:26
2-8 Intermezzo – 1:29
2-9 Nocturne – 4:39
2-10 Funeral March – 4:44
2-11 Epilogue – 6:41
String Quartet No. 4 In D, Op. 83
3-1 Allegretto – 3:31
3-2 Andantino – 6:43
3-3 Allegretto – 4:48
3-4 Allegretto – 10:47
String Quartet No. 12 In D Flat, Op. 133
3-5 Moderato - Allegretto – 7:32
3-6 Allegretto - Adagio - Moderato - Allegretto – 20:14
String Quartet No. 3 In F, Op. 73
4-1 Allegretto – 6:55
4-2 Moderato Con Moto – 5:21
4-3 Allegro Non Troppo – 4:16
4-4 Adagio – 5:18
4-5 Moderato – 9:49
String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 122
4-6 Introduction: Andantino – 2:01
4-7 Scherzo: Allegretto – 2:40
4-8 Recitative: Adagio – 1:19
4-9 Etude: Allegro – 1:16
4-10 Humoresque: Allegro – 0:58
4-11 Elegy: Adagio – 4:01
4-12 Finale: Moderato – 3:53
String Quartet No. 5 In B Flat, Op. 92
5-1 Allegro Non Troppo – 10:53
5-2 Andante – 9:26
5-3 Moderato – 10:36
String Quartet No. 6 In G, Op. 107
5-4 Allegretto – 7:11
5-5 Moderato Con Moto – 5:09
5-6 Lento – 6:44
5-7 Allegretto – 7:41
String Quartet No. 9 In E Flat, Op. 117
6-1 Moderato Con Moto – 4:22
6-2 Adagio – 4:38
6-3 Allegretto – 4:01
6-4 Adagio – 3:35
6-5 Allegro – 10:55
String Quartet No. 10 In A Flat, Op. 118
6-6 Andante – 4:08
6-7 Allegretto Furioso – 4:05
6-8 Adagio – 5:18
6-9 Allegretto - Andante – 9:25
String Quartet No. 1 In C, Op. 49
7-1 Moderato – 5:19
7-2 Moderato – 4:46
7-3 Allegro Molto – 2:05
7-4 Allegro – 3:18
String Quartet No. 2 In A, Op. 68
7-5 Overture: Moderato Con Moto – 8:36
7-6 Recitative And Romance: Adagio – 11:08
7-7 Valse: Allegro – 5:45
7-8 Theme With Variations: Adagio – 10:20
2 Pieces For String Quartet
8-1 Elegy In F Sharp Minor: Adagio – 5:20
8-2 Polka In B Flat: Allegretto – 2:15
7 Romances On Poems By Alexander Blok, Op. 127
8-3 Song Of Ophelia – 2:46
8-4 Gamagyin, The Bird Of Prophecy – 3:31
8-5 We Were Together – 3:08
8-6 Gloom Enwraps The Sleeping City – 3:16
8-7 The Storm – 2:02
8-8 Secret Sighs – 4:16
8-9 Music – 4:41
Piano Quintet In G Minor, Op. 57
8-10 Prelude – 4:30
8-11 Fugue – 11:01
8-12 Scherzo – 3:13
8-13 Intermezzo – 6:12
8-14 Finale – 7:17
String Quartet No. 13 In B Flat, Op. 130
9-1 Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Allegro – 14:28
9-2 Presto – 1:58
9-3 Andante Con Moto Ma Non Troppo – 6:54
9-4 Alla Danza Tedesca: Allegro Assai – 3:14
9-5 Cavatina: Adagaio Molto Espressivo – 9:07
9-6 Grosse Fuge, Op. 133 – 17:38
9-7 Finale: Allegro – 10:28
String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132
10-1 Assai Sostenuto - Allegro – 9:29
10-2 Allegro Ma Non Tanto – 8:56
10-3 Molto Adagio – 18:52
10-4 Alla Marcia, Assai Vivace – 2:18
10-5 Allegro Appassionato – 7:04
String Quintet In C, Op. 163 D. 956
11-1 Allegro Ma Non Troppo – 20:07
11-2 Adagio – 14:54
11-3 Scherzo: Presto - Trio: Andante Sostenuto – 10:43
11-4 Allegretto – 9:54
Clarinet Quintet In B Minor, Op. 115
12-1 Allegro – 12:10
12-2 Adagio - Piu Lento – 11:06
12-3 Andantino - Presto Non Assai, Ma Con Sentimento – 4:24
12-4 Con Moto – 8:58
Italian Serenade
Composed By – Hugo Wolf
12-5 – 6:30
String Quartet No. 1 In A
13-1 Moderato - Allegro – 12:30
13-2 Andante Con Moto – 8:12
13-3 Scherzo: Prestissimo - Trio: Moderato – 5:11
13-4 Andante - Allegro Risoluto – 10:28
String Quartet No. 2 In D
13-5 Allegro Moderato – 8:23
13-6 Scherzo: Allegro – 4:35
13-7 Notturno: Andante – 8:54
13-8 Finale: Andante - Vivace – 6:40
String Quartet In D, Op. 115
14-1 Poco Lento - Allegro - Tempo I – 17:10
14-2 Scherzo: Vivace – 4:52
14-3 Larghetto – 11:13
14-4 Finale: Allegro Molto – 14:17
String Quartet, DCW 49 (Delius)
15-1 With Animation – 7:51
15-2 Quick And Lightly – 4:04
15-3 "Late Swallows": Slow And Wistfully – 8:53
15-4 Very Quick And Vigorously – 6:34
String Quartet, Op. 56 "Voces Intimae" (Sibelius)
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Format: 15 x CD, Album, Reissue, Box Set, Compilation, Limited Edition
Number of Discs: 15
Vinyl Color: N/A (CD set)
Special Packaging: Deluxe box set with detailed booklet and liner notes
Country of Origin: Europe
Released: 2023
Genre: Classical (Modern, Romantic, Neo-Romantic)