Shostakovich: Symphonies vs. SQs

Started by kyjo, October 03, 2013, 12:13:57 PM

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Overall, which do you prefer in Shostakovich's output, his symphonies or SQs?

Symphonies
14 (53.8%)
String Quartets
12 (46.2%)

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jochanaan

#80
June 05, 2014, 09:18:20 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 04, 2013, 04:23:00 AM
Well, as you probably infer from my recent post, I do consider it his weakest symphony, but at this point, that fact does not interfere with my enjoying it  ;)
Being the "weakest" of such a wonderfully strong set does not make it weak! ;D
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Karl Henning

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June 05, 2014, 10:01:28 AM
Indeed!
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