excerpt from 'Dmitry Shostakovich-About Himself and His Times' pp. 241 (73 words)
excerpt from 'Dmitry Shostakovich-About Himself and His Times' pp. 241 (73 words)
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The Beethoven Quartet, that wonderful ensemble which has made such a contribution to the development of Soviet music, is forty years old. / Their great artistic skills and enthusiasm in popularising Soviet music have inspired many composers over the years to write new chamber works. Personally I have always derived great pleasure from my working association with these talented musicians, and am sincerely grateful for the mastery they have shown in performing my works. |
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