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Simon Russell Beale's series inspired by classic works of chamber music continues with an evening focused on Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 8 and the composer's fraught relationship with Stalin and the Soviet authorities. A collection of poems and short dramatic readings accompany a performance by the acclaimed Carducci Quartet of this masterpiece, written following Shostakovich's agonised decision to join the Communist party and dedicated "to the victims of fascism and the war".

Cast/Performers

Simon Russell Beale, Andrew Scott, Nikki Amuka-Bird

Absolute Music - Shostakovich

Absolute Music - Shostakovich (Performance) production archive for QTIX code T1449699885. Details of all Absolute Music - Shostakovich archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S777464085

Archive Listings

5 Mar 18

Bridge Theatre
Inner London, Greater London
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