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Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

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The Journey of a Quatuor

The 8th quartet by Schostakovich was written after the composer had seen it all in his life. The piece is a profound expression of a devastated and beaten man. It's not an easy piece to listen to, despite its simple construction and short duration. Next week I'll let the sunshine in, for episode number 200 of the show.

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