The Allegri String Quartet - Beethoven: String Quartets, Op. 18, Vol. 1 (2013) [Hi-Res]
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BAND/ARTIST: The Allegri String Quartet
- Title: Beethoven String: Quartets, Op. 18, Vol. 1
- Year Of Release: 2013
- Label: VIVAT
- Genre: Classical
- Quality: flac lossless / flac 24bits - 96.0kHz +booklet
- Total Time: 01:18:37
- Total Size: 357 mb / 1.4 gb
- WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist
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01. String Quartet No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 18 No. 4: I. Allegro ma non tanto
02. String Quartet No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 18 No. 4: II. Andante scherzoso quasi allegretto
03. String Quartet No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 18 No. 4: III. Menuetto (Allegretto)
04. String Quartet No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 18 No. 4: IV. Allegro-Prestissimo
05. String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 18 No. 3: I. Allegro
06. String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 18 No. 3: II. Andante con moto
07. String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 18 No. 3: III. Allegro
08. String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 18 No. 3: IV. Presto
09. String Quartet No. 5 in A Major, Op. 18 No. 5: I. Allegro
10. String Quartet No. 5 in A Major, Op. 18 No. 5: II. Menuetto
11. String Quartet No. 5 in A Major, Op. 18 No. 5: III. Andante cantabile con variazioni
12. String Quartet No. 5 in A Major, Op. 18 No. 5: IV. Allegro
Third release on the new VIVAT label features the world-renowned Allegri String Quartet in the first of their new Beethoven Quartets series.
Beethoven’s remarkable Opus 18 quartets are full of energy and variety, optimistic yet passionate, brimming with invention and enthusiasm. Early Beethoven they may be, but the composer was already a complete master of the quartet, revolutionising the form.
The Allegri String Quartet celebrate their 60th anniversary in 2013, making them one of Britain’s longest-established chamber ensembles. Their acclaimed Beethoven series in concert and on CD is a central pillar of their celebrations.
Recorded at very high resolution in the well-nigh perfect acoustics of The Menuhin Hall, the recording brings unparalleled clarity and richness to the quartet’s sound.
“the Allegri Quartet is still alive and well, and the first thing that needs to be said about the performances is how likeable they are: the playing has all the intelligence, energy and expressive freedom that are needed to convey the wilfully original character of Beethoven's early String Quartets.” (BBC Music Magazine)
“Consistently, the ensemble is admirably crisp, with fine control of dynamic shading , and with rhythms crisply sprung...like the interpretations themselves [the recording] offers an undistracting view of each work, simply letting one enjoy the freshness of Beethoven in youthful high spirits. I look forward to more discs in the series.” (Gramophone Magazine)
“The Allegri play intensely, but also gracefully; they know when to give the music space...Their tempo for No 3’s andante con moto is actually slower than No 5’s andante cantabile in the same time signature, but I don’t blame them for relishing its beauties. All three finales are brilliant. This is an exhilarating disc.” (Sunday Times)
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01. String Quartet No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 18 No. 4: I. Allegro ma non tanto
02. String Quartet No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 18 No. 4: II. Andante scherzoso quasi allegretto
03. String Quartet No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 18 No. 4: III. Menuetto (Allegretto)
04. String Quartet No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 18 No. 4: IV. Allegro-Prestissimo
05. String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 18 No. 3: I. Allegro
06. String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 18 No. 3: II. Andante con moto
07. String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 18 No. 3: III. Allegro
08. String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 18 No. 3: IV. Presto
09. String Quartet No. 5 in A Major, Op. 18 No. 5: I. Allegro
10. String Quartet No. 5 in A Major, Op. 18 No. 5: II. Menuetto
11. String Quartet No. 5 in A Major, Op. 18 No. 5: III. Andante cantabile con variazioni
12. String Quartet No. 5 in A Major, Op. 18 No. 5: IV. Allegro
Third release on the new VIVAT label features the world-renowned Allegri String Quartet in the first of their new Beethoven Quartets series.
Beethoven’s remarkable Opus 18 quartets are full of energy and variety, optimistic yet passionate, brimming with invention and enthusiasm. Early Beethoven they may be, but the composer was already a complete master of the quartet, revolutionising the form.
The Allegri String Quartet celebrate their 60th anniversary in 2013, making them one of Britain’s longest-established chamber ensembles. Their acclaimed Beethoven series in concert and on CD is a central pillar of their celebrations.
Recorded at very high resolution in the well-nigh perfect acoustics of The Menuhin Hall, the recording brings unparalleled clarity and richness to the quartet’s sound.
“the Allegri Quartet is still alive and well, and the first thing that needs to be said about the performances is how likeable they are: the playing has all the intelligence, energy and expressive freedom that are needed to convey the wilfully original character of Beethoven's early String Quartets.” (BBC Music Magazine)
“Consistently, the ensemble is admirably crisp, with fine control of dynamic shading , and with rhythms crisply sprung...like the interpretations themselves [the recording] offers an undistracting view of each work, simply letting one enjoy the freshness of Beethoven in youthful high spirits. I look forward to more discs in the series.” (Gramophone Magazine)
“The Allegri play intensely, but also gracefully; they know when to give the music space...Their tempo for No 3’s andante con moto is actually slower than No 5’s andante cantabile in the same time signature, but I don’t blame them for relishing its beauties. All three finales are brilliant. This is an exhilarating disc.” (Sunday Times)
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