Borodin Quartet (RU)

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Also known as: Borodin String Quartet

The Borodin String Quartet carries something most ensembles can only dream of: a direct working relationship with Shostakovich himself. The Russian quartet collaborated with the composer in the past, and that hands on knowledge of his intentions has become deeply embedded in the way they play his music. It gives their performances of his work a sense of authority that no amount of research can fully replicate. Their repertoire takes in both Shostakovich and Debussy, two composers who arrive at emotional depth by completely different paths. Rooted in the Russian classical tradition, the quartet has built a reputation that reaches well beyond its home country, bringing that rare combination of historical connection and refined ensemble playing to concert stages around the world.