G. Schirmer Piano Quartet in L'Istesso Tempo (Score and Parts) String Ensemble Series by Giya Kancheli (Kantscheli)

Kancheli, a native of the former Soviet republic of Georgia, has risen to world-class prominence during the past decade. Like much of his music, the Piano Quartet has made a lasting impression on audiences who respond to its profoundly spiritual impact. The title, implying a return to an original tempo, suggests the quiet constancy of a human heartbeat.