Julia Fischer plays chamber music | London Philharmonic Orchestra

They said that other composers could write whole symphonies with Dvorák’s leftovers – and if there’s one thing that Dvorák’s Piano Quintet has to spare, it’s tunes. Singing tunes, dancing tunes, heartfelt sadness and pure sunshine – the melodies never stop, in a piece that’s as glorious to play as it is to hear. No wonder Julia Fischer has chosen it today: playing as first amongst equals in a team of LPO string players, in a concert that also includes Bruch’s expansive String Octet and the young Shostakovich at his most sardonic. The music of friends: naturally, you’re invited!