Quartet No. 9 in E flat major, Op 117

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This lively work almost didn't happen: Shostakovich burnt the first version! Dedicated to his new wife Irina, this sassy music gallops along, with melodies influenced by childhood songs, and tells us there are reasons to be cheerful. Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Performers: Danish String Quartet Recording date: 23 March 2015 Date of broadcast: 23 March 2015