Shostakovich: Chamber Symphony Op.110A / Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Tomo Keller

0:25 I. Largo
5:26 II. Allegro Molto
8:24 III. Allegretto
12:59 IV. Largo
18:24 V. Largo

Shostakovich's String Quartet No.8 - arranged for string orchestra as the Chamber Symphony Op.110a by Rudolf Barshai - is one of the most powerful and personal works of art of the twentieth-century.

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields filmed this performance at Blackheath Halls in south London in August 2020 - the first project the orchestra did together after the country went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March.

We are extremely grateful to the individuals, trusts, foundations and corporate sponsors who supported the making of this film. Thanks to them we could create both much-needed work for our freelance musicians and new digital content to share with music lovers across the world.

Special thanks to:
London Community Response Fund
The Radcliffe Trust
FTI Consulting
Jefferies
Fidelity
Lady Marriner
Maria Cardamone and Paul Matthews
Simon Haslam and Kate Alcock

Film by Wash Media
Audio by Eastwood Records
Filmed at Blackheath Halls

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[김형준-eu]

아 너무 좋네요😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤
감사합니다
Thank you for the wonderful performence.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[canal-]

Diese Musik geht mir unter die Haut wie kaum ein anderes Stück der Musikgeschichte . Schosta ist genial . Bravi auch für die Musiker der academy !

[Christy_Kuri]

0:25 I. Largo
5:26 II. Allegro Molto
8:24 III. Allegretto
12:59 IV. Largo
18:24 V. Largo

[ix_mscz]

The second movement is so dramatic its beautiful

[ericanilsson]

I love this konsert! Its my perfekt relax after hard work. Shostakovich have so much to And the performence is outstanding ❤

[andrewmarshall]

This is quite simply stunning. I have never heard this before, and so so powerful. Amazing performance and recording.

[laurasauer-shah]

This is an unforgettable performance. I cannot thank you enough.

[ClaraJacintho]

The 1st person POV is so cool!!!! Great piece, amazingly well played and recorded !!

[closetpianist]

This version is so powerful... thanks for sharing!!

[ProArtelevision]

It is great to be able to listen to this astonishing performance.

[py]

A marvellous and intense performance. There’s also an equally, if not more, intense and impressive performance by Norwegian Chamber Orchestra (also available on YouTube) made in 2019, where the performers played the music standing up and by heart (without score).

[OrKestrAlan]

Thanks great performace awesome Shostakovich and Chamber Symphony too.

[javieralbertomojicarosado]

Increíble interpretación, me hace pensar en la vida pública y privada de Shostakovich

[bobbychild]

I didn't know this piece, but it's beautiful - very moving. And a joy to see and hear our wonderful musicians again! Thank you very much

[Rumirum]

Robi wrażenie. Sztos . Naprawdę. Dziękuję za udostępnienie.

[Existentialexplosion]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your talents with us!

[claudioperezm]

The 1st movement is so mysterious, I love it!

[leonardgrusk]

Beautiful, heart-wrenching work brilliantly played.

[Excalibur]

6:16 When you clog your friend's toilet and the water starts to rise

[socraticgadfly]

The problem in general with the 110a vs the 110 is that with an ensemble rather than four soloists, you just don't get the same attacca in the Allegro Molto.