Shostakovich: Piano Quintet Op. 57, Piano Trio No. 2 & 4 Waltzes

The Nash Ensemble

released January 1, 1993

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Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57: I. Prelude. Lento

Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57: II. Fugue. Adagio

Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57: III. Scherzo. Allegretto

Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57: IV. Intermezzo. Lento

Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57: V. Finale. Allegretto

4 Waltzes: No. 1, Spring Waltz (From "The Michurin Suite", Op. 78a)

4 Waltzes: No. 2, Waltz-Scherzo (From "The Bolt", Op. 27)

4 Waltzes: No. 3, Waltz (From "The Return of Maxim", Op. 45)

4 Waltzes: No. 4, Barrel-Organ Waltz (From "The Gadfly Suite", Op. 97a)

Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 67: I. Andante - Moderato

Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 67: II. Allegro con brio

Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 67: III. Largo

Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 67: IV. Allegretto