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Apollon Musagete Quartet, Igor Levit

The Apollon Musagete Quartet performs Beethoven's String Quartet in E minor, Op 59 No 2 (Razumovsky) and Shostakovich's Piano Quintet in G minor, Op 57, with pianist Igor Levit.

Another chance to hear recordings made specially for Radio 3 by recent graduates of the New Generation Artists scheme, which exists to help further the careers of young musicians on the threshold of an international career.

Tonight, the Apollon Musagète Quartet (NGAs from 2012-14) and pianist Igor Levit (on the scheme from 2011-13), join forces for one of Shostakovich's great chamber works.

Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in G minor, Op 57
Igor Levit (piano), Apollon Musagète Quartet.

1 hour, 15 minutes

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Sun 2 Aug 2015 23:50
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Music Played

  • Dmitry Shostakovich

    Piano Quintet in G minor, Op 57

    Performer: Igor Levit. Ensemble: Apollon Musagete Quartet.

  • William Byrd

    The Great service for 5-10 voices, Nunc dimittis

    Choir: Tallis Scholars. Director: Peter Phillips.
    • The Tallis Scholars Sing William Byrd.
    • Gimell.
    • 10.

Broadcast

  • Sun 2 Aug 2015 23:50
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3