Despite political and language barriers, Benjamin Britten and Dmitri Shostakovich were close friends who deeply respected one another’s work. Experience intimate string music by two of the 20th century’s most important composers.
the music
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Cello Suite No. 1, op. 72
Walter Haman cello
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) String Quartet No. 9 in E-flat major, op. 117
The Fry Street Quartet
Benjamin Britten String Quartet No. 1 in D major, op. 25
The Fry Street Quartet
featuring
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