Despite political and language barriers, Benjamin Britten and Dmitri Shostakovich were close friends who deeply respected one another’s work. Experience intimate string music by two of the 20th century’s most important composers.

the music

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Cello Suite No. 1, op. 72
Walter Haman cello

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) String Quartet No. 9 in E-flat major, op. 117
The Fry Street Quartet

Benjamin Britten String Quartet No. 1 in D major, op. 25
The Fry Street Quartet

featuring