Name: Dmitri Shostakovich - String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op.110: iv. Largo by Tiberius Klausner in Dmitri Shostakovich
Duration: 4 min 39 s
Description: Artists: TIberius Klausner, violin; Paul Hatton, violin; Hugh Brown, viola; Robert Battey, cello

Dmitri Shostakovich

The first time I listened this piece was here on SC thanks to the great pianist Andrew Eales. I was so impressed by the beauty of the music and the great ability of the intepreter that I wanted to give it a  try. You can find the whole Opus 12 here at the Andrew's page https://soundcloud.com/keyquest-music

Edvard Grieg - Arietta, Opus 12 N°1

Th is is my piano improvisation, i play on KAWAI VPC1 coupled with VST p piano Ravenscroft 275

Piano Improvisation as an Impression after seeing an operetta Die Fledermaus (The Bat)

This album is a heartfelt musical journey dedicated to the people of Cyprus and the dream of unity on one island. Blending Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot, and the other ethnic groups that shape Cyprus, along international influences, it weaves together traditional melodies, peace songs, and instrumental works to create a cross-cultural tapestry of hope, memory, and togetherness.

The opening track, “Unite (3 Languages)”, sets the tone with a call for harmony across the divide. From the Cypriot folk essence of “Psintri Vasilicha” and “Ehe Via Panagia” (from Constantinople) to the deeply reflective “San Ton Metanasti” (“Like a refugee on your own land”), the album captures both the pain of displacement and the longing for belonging.

Nature and identity shine in “Hrisso Brasino Filo” (“The golden-green tree of Cyprus”), a symbol of the island’s beauty, while resilience is echoed through the world-famous protest song “Bella Ciao,” here sung in Turkish. Instrumental gems like “Scherzo Petahto” (a dance piece) and “Ora Kali” (a traditional wedding song) bring moments of joy and festivity.

International classics are honored as well, with the moving “Schindler’s List” theme—widely recognized as a song of peace—and the serene “Meditation” by Massenet, adding a universal dimension of reflection and healing.

The journey closes with “Eshen Vereve / Dillirga,” a duet of Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot folk traditions intertwined, symbolizing shared roots and the possibility of reconciliation.

Each track speaks to Cyprus’s cultural richness and the enduring desire for peace. This album is not just music—it is a bridge, a dedication to unity, and a tribute to those who believe in living together as one.

Schindler's List

Het Nieuwe Land

The melody is sad and deep, as if the soul is quietly crying

Soul cries

Artists: TIberius Klausner, violin; Paul Hatton, violin; Hugh Brown, viola; Robert Battey, cello

The Volker String Quartet - April 21, 1991

Dmitri Shostakovich - String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op.110: i. Largo

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Dmitri Shostakovich - String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op.110: iv. Largo

A Concert playlist dedicated to the music of women composers performed by Shelter Music Boston Ensemble.

Location: Lowell Transitional Living Center, Lowell, MA

Dmitri Shostakovich - String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op.110: iv. Largo

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