Saturday, 7/30/11

by musicclipoftheday

The four familial instruments seem to whisper directly into our ears, communing with us about our personal sadnesses and anxieties.

—Wendy Lesser, Music For Silenced Voices: Shostakovich and His Fifteen Quartets (2011)

Dmitri Shostakovich, String Quartet No. 14 in F-Sharp Major (1972-73)
Fitzwilliam String Quartet

1st Movement (Allegretto)

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2nd Movement (Adagio)

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3rd Movement (Allegretto)

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lagniappe

musical thoughts

I think he [President Obama] needs to listen to some jazz. Maybe the entire capital needs it to calm down.

—Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, 7/28/11