Shostakovich String Quartets 7, 8, and 9 are right in the middle of his output in the genre. This recording by the Brodsky String Quartet is more lyrical and relaxed than many interpretations of the same pieces.
1 String Quartet No.7 in F Sharp minor, Op.108: Allegretto
2 String Quartet No.7 in F Sharp minor, Op.108: Lento
3 String Quartet No.7 in F Sharp minor, Op.108: Allegro
4 String Quartet No.8 in C minor, Op.110: Largo
5 String Quartet No.8 in C minor, Op.110: Allegro Molto
6 String Quartet No.8 in C minor, Op.110: Allegretto
7 String Quartet No.8 in C minor, Op.110: Largo
8 String Quartet No.8 in C minor, Op.110: Largo
9 String Quartet No.9 in E Flat Major, Op.17: Moderato Con Moto
10 String Quartet No.9 in E Flat Major, Op.17: Adagio
11 String Quartet No.9 in E Flat Major, Op.17: Allegretto
12 String Quartet No.9 in E Flat Major, Op.17: Adagio
13 String Quartet No.9 in E Flat Major, Op.17: Allegro
Shostakovich String Quartets 7, 8, and 9 are right in the middle of his output in the genre. This recording by the Brodsky String Quartet is more lyrical and relaxed than many interpretations of the same pieces.