Dimitri Chostakovitch (1906-1975)
Quatuor à cordes n° 3 en fa majeur, op. 73
Quatuor à cordes n° 8 en do mineur, op. 110

Krzysztof Meyer (1943-)
"Au-delà d'une absence" pour quatuor à cordes, op. 89

Eliot Quartett

Maryana Osipova, violon
Alexander Sachs, violon
Dmitry Hahalin, alto
Michael Preuß, violoncelle

In their latest GENUIN album, the Eliot Quartett pays homage to one of the 20th century’s greatest composers. Shostakovich’s String Quartets Nos. 3 and 8 are paired with “Au-delà d'une absence“ by Krzysztof Meyer, a poignant tribute from a composer who personally knew the Russian master. The Eliot Quartett, one of the leading ensembles on the international stage, is dedicating itself to an in-depth exploration of Shostakovich’s oeuvre in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of his passing. Their album, performed with the highest artistry, stands as a powerful testament to this endeavor: playing that is clear, transparent, and yet profoundly intense, bringing both Shostakovich’s originals and Meyer’s touching and personal homage to life.