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The Artisan Quartet of China Philharmonic
First Violin: Jiang Shuai
Second Violin: Xu Wenchao
Viola: Zhang Jianli
Cello: Zhang Ji

The Artisan Quartet of China Philharmonic consists of 4 young musicians with great passion in chamber music. They’ve been active in domestic main stages in recent years, have published one records with selection of their favourite quartet pieces.

Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 8 was written in three days, the extremely compact and focused piece consists of 5 movements and last about 20 mins. Filled with quotations of other pieces by composer, you can find moments of Symphony Nos. 1 & 5, Piano Trio No. 2, and even an aria from Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District.

Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 4, Op. 18 No. 4 is written between 1898 and 1800, a product of his ‘middle’ period. The piece consists of four movements and is a vivid collection of composer’s earlier materials. The bright and grandiose texture provides a perfect contrast to the Shostakovich’s piece. It is frequently performed in chamber concerts worldwide.

Programme:

Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110 22’
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Beethoven: String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18/4 24’