Posted by Shostakovich on August 21, 2002 at 01:12:52:
In Reply to: Re: Re: What Music Speaks to Your Soul? posted by Chuck Jackson on August 20, 2002 at 23:48:13:
The String Quartet #8 has many fragments from other works, that's one thing that makes it such a great piece. The stories behind it, depending on who you believe, are also interesting. I am an admitted addict of all things Shostakovich, but, out of the 1200+ classical cd's I own, this one will always stand out. I'm not saying it's the only beautiful piece written, just that if I could choose only one, that would be it!