Borodin Quartet

The Borodin Quartet is string quartet that was founded in 1945 in the former Soviet Union.

Related Topics:
String quartet - Soviet Union

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It is the world's longest lasting string quartet, marking its 60th anniversary season in 2005.

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It was originally known as the Moscow Philharmonic Quartet, and in 1955 the quartet was named after Alexander Borodin, one of the founders of Russian chamber music.

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Alexander Borodin - Chamber music

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The quartet had a close relationship with composer Dmitri Shostakovich, who personally consulted with them on each of his quartets.

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The quartet also performed with the pianist Sviatoslav Richter on many occasions.

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Its recordings include works by César Franck and C. Debussy on the Russian Melodiya label. They have also recorded Shostakovich String Quartets.

Related Topics:
César Franck - C. Debussy - Melodiya

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