Kolja Blacher - Sym 15 & Suite Fur Variete-Orchestra [CD]

A masterful chamber music recording dedicated to the works of Dmitri Shostakovich.

This highly regarded release features outstanding performances of Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 15 (in its rare arrangement for violin, cello, and piano) and the Suite for Variety Orchestra (also known as the Variety Orchestra Suite), arranged here for a small ensemble.

Performed by a stellar group of musicians — violinist Kolja Blacher, cellist Oriol Cruixent, pianist Jens Peter Maintz, percussionists Raymond Curfs, Claudio Estay, and Mark Haeldermans — the album showcases both the intimate, introspective side and the playful, satirical side of Shostakovich’s genius.

Recorded with exceptional clarity and warmth, this is a refined and deeply musical interpretation that will appeal to classical connoisseurs and Shostakovich enthusiasts alike.

In excellent condition.