Ep. 3: Hidden Treasures


Ep. 3: Hidden Treasures
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Duration: 00:59:30
Release Date
28 October 2020
28 October 2020
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Associate Conductor Nicholas Hersh and Assistant Conductor Jonathan Rush introduce the inspirations behind hidden treasures of orchestral music, none of which have ever before been performed by the BSO. This includes the origin story of Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, op. 110, here arranged for string orchestra. Arguably the composer's best-known contribution to the quartet repertoire, this piece is often described as both a dedication to "the victims of fascism and war" as well as Shostakovich's requiem to himself.
Repertoire
PRICE String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor (at 04:32)
II. Andante cantabile
III. Juba (Allegro)
FINE Serious Song, A Lament for String Orchestra (at 19:25)
SHOSTAKOVICH (arr. BARSHAI) Chamber Symphony in C Minor for String Orchestra, op. 110a (at 33:55)
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About the Performance
Associate Conductor Nicholas Hersh and Assistant Conductor Jonathan Rush introduce the inspirations behind hidden treasures of orchestral music, none of which have ever before been performed by the BSO. This includes the origin story of Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, op. 110, here arranged for string orchestra. Arguably the composer's best-known contribution to the quartet repertoire, this piece is often described as both a dedication to "the victims of fascism and war" as well as Shostakovich's requiem to himself.