Heavy Metal on Strings: Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8 [DOVER QUARTET]

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String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, 2nd movement by Dmitri Shostakovich, performed live by Dover Quartet.
Sorry about the filming quality on this one! We tried something new and couldn't get the camera to focus quite right. But it was such a great performance by the Dover Quartet that we had to share it! You can hear this track on the Quartet's new album "Encores", out NOW! Listen on Spotify here: spoti.fi/2XMWdhe. The album is full of exciting and beautiful movements from some of the most well-loved quartets. And don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell - we'll be releasing more videos from the album over the coming weeks!
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Dover Quartet:
Joel Link, violin
Bryan Lee, violin
Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola
Camden Shaw, cello
DOVER BIO:
“…the Dover Quartet players have it in them to become the next Guarneri String Quartet - they’re that good.” - The Chicago Tribune
Hailed as “the next Guarneri Quartet” (Chicago Tribune) and “the young American string quartet of the moment,” (New Yorker), the Dover Quartet catapulted to international stardom in 2013, following a stunning sweep of all prizes at the Banff Competition and has since become one of the most in-demand ensembles in the world. In addition to its faculty role as the inaugural Penelope P. Watkins Ensemble in Residence at the Curtis Institute of Music, the Dover Quartet holds residencies with the Kennedy Center, Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University, Artosphere, and the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival. Among the group’s honors are the Avery Fisher Career Grant, Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award, and Lincoln Center’s Hunt Family Award. The Dover Quartet has won grand and first prizes at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition and fourth prize at the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition.
In the 2020-21 season, the Dover Quartet debuts with Berkeley’s Cal Performances and embarks on its first-ever tour of Latin America, both of which will be conducted using virtual technology. Tour performances include collaborations with the Escher Quartet and harpist Bridget Kibbey. The quartet’s first volume of the complete Beethoven string quartet cycle, which focuses on the composer’s Op. 18 quartets, was released by Cedille Records in September 2020.
Among its many notable performances in 2019-20, the Dover Quartet made its Zankel Hall debut in collaboration with Emanuel Ax and returned to London’s Wigmore Hall. Other recent collaborators include Inon Barnaton, Ray Chen, Edgar Meyer, Anthony McGill, the late Peter Serkin, and Roomful of Teeth. Equally comfortable with repertoire from a range of eras, the quartet has worked with some of the world’s foremost living composers, including Caroline Shaw and Mason Bates.
Cedille Records released the Dover Quartet’s Voices of Defiance: 1943, 1944, 1945 in October 2017; and an all-Mozart debut recording in the 2016-17 season, featuring the late Michael Tree, violist of the Guarneri Quartet. Voices of Defiance, which explores works written during World War II by Viktor Ullman, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Simon Laks, was lauded upon its release as “undoubtedly one of the most compelling discs released this year” (Wall Street Journal).
The Dover Quartet draws from the lineage of the distinguished Guarneri, Cleveland, and Vermeer quartets. Its members studied at the Curtis Institute of Music and Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, where they were mentored extensively by Shmuel Ashkenasi, James Dunham, Norman Fischer, Kenneth Goldsmith, Joseph Silverstein, Arnold Steinhardt, Michael Tree, and Peter Wiley. It was at Curtis that the Dover Quartet formed, and its name pays tribute to Dover Beach by fellow Curtis alumnus Samuel Barber.
The Dover Quartet is the Penelope P. Watkins Ensemble in Residence at Curtis. Their faculty residency integrates teaching and mentorship, a robust international performance career, and a cutting-edge digital presence. With this innovative residency, Curtis reinvigorates its tradition of maintaining a top professional string quartet on its faculty, while providing resources for the ensemble to experiment with new technologies and engage audiences through digital means.
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[@BrooklynClassical]

Sorry about the filming quality on this one! We tried something new and couldn't get the camera to focus quite right. But it was such a great performance by the Dover Quartet that we had to share it! You can hear this track on the Quartet's new album "Encores", out NOW! Listen on Spotify here: spoti.fi/2XMWdhe. The album is full of exciting and beautiful movements from some of the most well-loved quartets. And don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell - we'll be releasing more videos from the album over the coming weeks!

[@a.s.clifton544]

I'm old and I grew up with movies where the camera angle didn't change every 2.5 seconds. I love the idea of the quartet more compressed, more focused physically, but please, the music moves so forcefully that two stationary cameras could capture the moment without being a distraction. The sound mixing of these new videos has been fantastic and, setting aside my curmudgeon-ness, I look forward to more Brooklyn/Dover collaborations.

[@twifosp1]

Honestly it fit the piece perfect.

[@selfmadegod8341]

Holy Shit, Dover Kills ! 💪

[@edgarwalk5637]

The audio quality is A1 though. Which is the most important thing overall.

[@Bullroarer-oj3sp]

Are you kidding?! I love it!

[@christopherhurray6115]

I will always love the calm and relaxing style of Shostakovich's work.

[@sherryvanrijn5453]

lol!

[@davidrowe1004]

calm and relaxing? LOL

[@nooblivecam]

I know, right! Helps me sleep.

[@mariac2593]

I'm chillin' right now to this masterpiece!

[@Zoidiam]

😁🤣😁🤣 calm and relaxing in a mad composer kind of style

[@irispaiva]

This really captures Shostakovich's feeling of having the secret police break down your front door

[@rylibrace1276]

All of these performers did a great job transporting you into the room with Shostakovich. I checked that my door was locked after they finished. Many pieces of music are marked by their need for clarity, precision, and expression. This piece requires all of that while throwing yourself out the window emotionally and keeping it under control. I am absolutely astounded that this piece has had such a great performance.

[@prettypuff1]

0:54 this transition can get “muddy” in other versions. This is best I’ve heard this piece.

[@fauzi9168]

Indeed, I am utterly agreed

[@Examantel]

This is the first recording I've heard where the viola in her solo actually digs into it with just as much energy as when the movement first starts. Most other quartets seem to get tired by this point.

[@Dsch28]

That's what I was thinking!!

[@prettypuff1]

This is one of the few performances where the viola really shines.

[@austingriffin854]

As a former viola player. I 100% agree. Since violas are so underrated, no one really cares about them. But I love this price because it has such a cool viola part.

[@yooogort]

I wonder why they might be tired

[@Dmichoacan]

relaxing classical music to study to

[@davidrowe1004]

relaxing? LOL

[@Dmichoacan]

@@davidrowe1004 that’s the joke. lol

[@paolamontalbano5513]

nah this is so relaxing you can even fall asleep while listening

[@waidi3242]

it's actually the emotions you feel when you're stressed before exam that are put into a sound

[@zhet]

I actually study to this

[@aaronchan7395]

The first violin was headbanging because of how heavy this metal was lol.

[@wilh3lmmusic]

Janine Jansen also did that, and lost some bow hair in the process

[@chknoodle2324]

Cello line starting at 1:15 slaps so hard!

[@o.ramirez1534]

And 0:53

[@PokeDaBlade]

Fr

[@out_of_the_BOX]

This is the clearest, fastest, most chaotically beautiful interpretation of this song ive heard.

[@Sean-Ax]

It's like tech-death without the drums; why no metal drummer on KZbin has taken up this piece is beyond me. There needs to be a drum cover of this particular interpretation.

[@wilh3lmmusic]

Nah it’s already great as is

[@TheMorbidAsshole]

If you want something similar. Spawn of possession got your back but they already broke up.

[@mistermoog]

Wow! Shostakovich 8th is, for me, the greatest string quartet. After it lulls me with the cantor of its soft, pastoral opening, this movement is like holding on to a horse that bolts, galloping wildly as I hold on for dear life, yet utterly overwhelmed with joy. And I love how this performance turns it right the way to eleven. Exhilarating!

[@toprak3479]

I would never describe the first movement as "pastoral"

[@vrai3078]

Yeah, I like it too... -_-

[@waidi3242]

This piece makes me feel all the emotions, anger, anxiety, sadness, and on top of all that i get goosebumps through out the whole piece. So amazing work of art.

[@maggiepie8810]

As a metalhead, my brain is conditioned differently, so this is quite pleasant and relaxing. 😂

[@Faith_Bartos]

(As a violist) Love how the violist really dug in and played with so much passion from beginning to end without even skipping a beat! Great work!!

[@muramasa66]

Man I love Viola

[@eric1939N]

No words can´t describe this performance and the genius of Shostakovich. BRAVO!

[@enopio_O]

I genuinely cannot breath while watching this video. How intense! My heart was twitching all the time till the last note.

[@armandoorque]

1:42 you're welcome

[@Flopperhead]

this is by far my favorite recording/rendition of No. 8 mv. 2

[@user-yb6sy7ex5o]

This is the best quartet I have ever seen and heard on KZbin. The four of them are on the same level, which is very rare! Hope to stick to it, you are the first quartet of KZbin!

[@sherryvanrijn5453]

Absolutely agree!

[@OldsReporter]

How did they do it before modern technology? I mean flipping the pages! This music is so metal it's almost non-stop. How did they have time to flip the pages?

[@Jake-jy5pq]

more than likely they have it memorized so they don’t really actually need the music

[@teqnify63]

@@Jake-jy5pq easier than flipping pages tbh

[@audiocattt]

Fun fact - every note is 4 notes per measure (quarter notes ;)) There’s 8 page turns per part. You definitely memorize it.

[@pianista-mediocre]

They simply didn't need to turn the pages as they memorized it. Lol This song is at around 500 Bpm. There is no way to

[@angelaasberrysloan2304]

So incredibly talented. Wow

[@christopherpericolosi-king4979]

Excellent performance! Its hard to channel Shostakovich, because of his.. extreme passion. Great job by these four!

[@Pretzels722]

The performers, the recording quality, the camera work, the setting, all of this is perfect. We should be paying to see this!

[@williamshreeve3195]

Exemplary, spine tingling, never quit. Loved your performance.

[@rv7589]

Everything is impressive in this video. Best version of this piece I've heard.

[@ElQuePregunto]

This is the best performance of one of the best pieces by (in my opinion) the best composer

[@carlitos5336]

Bravoo, always a pleasure to hear new performances by the Dover Quartet 😎👏

[@richardwillford2418]

Borodin, Emerson, Jerusalem... This is the new reference. An insanely good version!

[@nooblivecam]

The ending always get me

[@lafont8156]

I wouldn't piss off the cellist

[@aubreyravenl]

The cellist is hot tho.

[@flipflop9971]

The violist

[@boot_.]

agent 47 if he never became an a hitman

[@douglasanderton1711]

End pins are weapons fo sho

[@pumafume]

This is the tightest quartet I've ever heard. Amazing~

[@mugumearnold6523]

It feels like chaos in the world today which seems to never end but later there is a brightness that comes

[@lucasqin7120]

sounds so intense!

[@sherryvanrijn5453]

What camera focus? Was so entranced, didn't notice. Absolutely incredible!! Thank you!

[@Adyman182]

Absolutely mesmerizing.

[@andrepegaia4750]

That's awesome!!!

[@cinematiccrisis]

This is the best interpretation I have heard. Pure pleasure.

[@BadViola]

This is so so amazing. Thank you!! I loved the filmwork, too! It was so nice to see all the different players.

[@ant7389]

this made me cry

[@96KibaOokami]

Best version ever

[@southernbiscuits1275]

Great performance! So much energy!!!

[@ravithangiralaviolin1201]

One of my favorite quartets

[@mynameiskrysta]

I loved her on season 15

[@smokeyp7565]

Absolutely Wonderful!!! Staccato, Andanté, and Forte baby!!!!

[@jillbisegger2452]

Wow! Outstanding performance!

[@xerenas1593]

This is the cleanest and most poignant version I've ever heard of this piece!! Better than Jansen's! Some of her recordings (you know the one I'm talking about) are just god awful. This is crisp and balanced yet each part never fades to the background - which is the point!!! It's meant to be up in your face, that's why this movement is so short compared to the others in this suite (that and if this were any longer they wouldn't have any bow hairs left by the end haha) In short, this recording is absolutely phenomenal, you've earned yourself a new fan :)

[@basedokadaizo]

magnificent work!! i always love this specific tempo for the allegro molto, and you guys pull it off and make it seem effortless! bravo! 💕

[@tonio-e6n]

This peace is the one of my favorites😍 And I took to these guys at once😇

[@happydrinker1]

simply amazing!

[@johnalexander301]

Awesomeness!

[@RG11318]

0:53 was playing at full blast in my ears and I kept it like that. It legit scared me

[@leslyyymm]

Ahhh so good! Made me miss my orchestra days in high school

[@gvmiketodd]

Wow, that was aMAZing!

[@celiapettinati6225]

MARAVILHOSO!!!

[@goverpitaluagerman883]

This is my soundtracks life

[@andressac.5690]

YASSSSS, they sound amazing!

[@VincenzodeLeon]

so CLEAN!

[@user-nm3rn2me6b]

Amazing

[@johnkim791]

Holy Sh!t! Fantastic!

[@mariahelenahelena6157]

Linda música 🎶 🎶 🎶

[@andreyapyr8287]

Magnífico!

[@michaelaeremiasova3669]

Amazing!

[@timshort8852]

Awesome

[@piccikikku1015]

This has become the soundtrack of my exams ahahah

[@SegoviaMedia]

The best version of this masterpiece

[@01493DAVID]

Ah yes... Classical music is SO relaxing. 😌

[@carlosdelpino3547]

As soothing as a spring morning at the DMZ.

[@edwardchen9619]

yessss shred that viola

[@raven_the_little_bird]

This is what is happening in my mind during an exam.

[@goverpitaluagerman883]

The soundtrack of my life

[@benhavardi969]

Now that's shreding

[@wolfdarkvoldemoort6529]

like metal.= like shostakovich

[@datkidinurclass9019]

Me when I’m late for class

[@Bullroarer-oj3sp]

Aaagghhh Shostakovich!!

[@keithfoester7326]

i will propose this song to play during meditations to my yoga instructor.

[@billiereasoncomposer]

this makes me want to scream in a good way

[@JohannSebastianBach445]

2:20 best part imo

[@ominona7479]

🤯

[@Cadenza93]

GODDAMN.

[@artnation1235]

No joke I've used this as studying music before 😂

[@paolageraci]

Wowwwwww 😱👍🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@miguelcortes7132]

pure chaos and pandemonium

[@ShrimoyRoy]

High intensity interval training

[@LittleLulubee]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAMN…. I want to watch the scary movie that has this soundtrack 😱❤️👏👏👏

[@MrNinjatheKitty]

Me too!!! This could totally be the score to a horror film. Love it!!!

[@willykayak]

🔪.......

[@bit1975]

I'd like to call that movie, Soviet Union.

[@LillianKüstenfeuer]

❤️‍🔥✨👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@vhanzesp]

This somg is semibreve = 120, meaning that this song is 480 BPM.

[@defalt590]

1.25% for extra madness

[@classicalvoyage]

is it me, or is that the largest viola i've ever seen?

[@selfmadegod8341]

Holy Shit, Strings Kill, Dover Kills ! 💪

[@GorgutsFan1998]

need 8 min version, but its a technical death metal track on a gorguts album

[@bilbyguy2389]

very sweet 🤪🤪😝😝😝

[@Caleb-ee2nt]

Shostakovich lived in a very difficult period of Russian history. This is what war and social unrest do to a person's mind.

[@vhanzesp]

Very true!

[@davidrowe1004]

Wow, listen to Milena get to it!

[@pauloschmidt8136]

Amazing! I love your performances, but I wish you did full pieces instead of only movements :(

[@milenapajaro-vandestadt8780]

Thank you so much!! This is actually part of an album of “encores” and popular movements, so everything on the album is only a snippet from each piece, but we do post full videos as well!

[@Shy_bookworm]

what is the tempo?

[@minefan7]

In the score it's Whole Note = 120, which translates to a traditional description of 480 bpm

[@christianbernal3408]

POSSESSED QUARTETO

[@kirkendahlvoyd]

This should be titled "Norman Bates Goes Bat-Shit Krazy"

[@piolinochenta9028]

Apenas invocar a Mefistofeles para poder tocar así 🎻

[@effywang5690]

smoking...