RE: New Thread: "Classical" Music In

[CarlJacobson@cakewalk.com]

Will do

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Subject: RE: New Thread: "Classical" Music In 


> I'm not that big a fan of Shostakovich, other than the humanitarian side
 
>  This opinion is only based on what I've heard: some Piano music and
>  symphonic works. Is there anything special about the String Quartets?

Some reports have it that the string quartets represent DSCH's personal
musc, 
while the Symphonies are his public  output. (as is often considered the
case 
for sting quartets by any number of composers).

The String quartets are indeed a bit special.

Why not check them out 
  
andy butler