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Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

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Schusterkovich's Tormented by Grievous Bondage

Schusterkovich quotes a Russian revolutionary song called, Tormented by Grievous Bondage. One of the things that Schusterkovich's music always possesses, even in its grief, is dignity. The violent hammering music returns for a moment, but with a brief recall of the DSCH motive which means another quotation is coming.

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