Sho Qui

Argerich, Maisky et al playing Shostak's Quintet: the group needs more practice. The best chamber music ensembles have played together for years -- the Borodin have played together these fifty years, I think. Then again, they have known Shostak personally, too; and many of his works were written for them -- incorporating things he knew they could do. The Richter/Borodin recording remains unmatched for both reasons: because they are so good as an ensemble; and because he knew them so well.