Franz Schubert Quartet - Tchaikovsky: The String Quartets (2003)
BAND/ARTIST: Franz Schubert Quartet
- Title: Tchaikovsky: The String Quartets
- Year Of Release: 2003
- Label: Nimbus Records
- Genre: Classical
- Quality: flac lossless (tracks)
- Total Time: 02:27:27
- Total Size: 712 mb
- WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist
01. String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: I. Moderato e Semplice
02. String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: II. Andante Cantabile
03. String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: III. Scherzo: Allegro Non Tanto
04. String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: IV. Finale: Allegro Giusto - Andante - Allegro Vivace
05. String Quartet No. 3 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 30: I. Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Moderato - Andante Sostenuto
06. String Quartet No. 3 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 30: II. Allegro Vivo e Scherzando
07. String Quartet No. 3 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 30: III. Andante Funebre e Doloroso Ma Con Moto
08. String Quartet No. 3 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 30: IV. Finale: Allegro Non Troppo e Risoluto - Andante - Vivace
09. String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 22: I. Adagio - Moderato Assai
10. String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 22: II. Scherzo: Allegro Giusto
11. String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 22: III. Andante Ma Non Tanto - Pochissimo Più Mosso - Tempo 1
12. String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 22: IV. Finale: Allegro Con Moto- Più Mosso
13. Souvenir De Florence for String Sextet, Op. 70: I. Allegro Con Spirito - Prestissimo
14. Souvenir De Florence for String Sextet, Op. 70: II. Adagio Cantabile E Con Moto - Moderato - Tempo 1
15. Souvenir De Florence for String Sextet, Op. 70: III. Allegretto Moderato
16. Souvenir De Florence for String Sextet, Op. 70: IV. Allegro Vivace - Più Vivace
Tchaikovsky's string quartets have found a growing audience in later years, and the number of recordings have increased dramatically, especially in the 1990s. Nimbus originally released the Franz Schubert Quartett's set in 1993, and this 2004 reissue should find new fans for these delightful performances. The quartets are among Tchaikovsky's most classically refined works, and their elegance and charm no doubt drew the group's admiration. These players infuse the quartets with appealing energy and vitality, and Tchaikovsky's idiomatic writing gives them many opportunities to shine. The String Quartet No. 1 is the brightest of the set, and the quartet glories in its open fifth sonorities and ardent melodies. Coming next on the program, the String Quartet No. 3 is a more muted and introverted work, and the ensemble accords it a serious treatment. However, the scherzo and the finale provide some comic relief, alleviating the work's somber character. The String Quartet No. 2 strikes a fine balance between moods, and may be the most fascinating of the three works for its novel voicings and rhythmic variety. Rounding out the set, Tchaikovsky's luxurious Souvenir de Florence is richly performed by the quartet, augmented by Johannes Flieder on viola II and Walther Schulz on cello II. The sound quality is vibrant and warm.
01. String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: I. Moderato e Semplice
02. String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: II. Andante Cantabile
03. String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: III. Scherzo: Allegro Non Tanto
04. String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: IV. Finale: Allegro Giusto - Andante - Allegro Vivace
05. String Quartet No. 3 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 30: I. Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Moderato - Andante Sostenuto
06. String Quartet No. 3 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 30: II. Allegro Vivo e Scherzando
07. String Quartet No. 3 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 30: III. Andante Funebre e Doloroso Ma Con Moto
08. String Quartet No. 3 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 30: IV. Finale: Allegro Non Troppo e Risoluto - Andante - Vivace
09. String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 22: I. Adagio - Moderato Assai
10. String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 22: II. Scherzo: Allegro Giusto
11. String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 22: III. Andante Ma Non Tanto - Pochissimo Più Mosso - Tempo 1
12. String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 22: IV. Finale: Allegro Con Moto- Più Mosso
13. Souvenir De Florence for String Sextet, Op. 70: I. Allegro Con Spirito - Prestissimo
14. Souvenir De Florence for String Sextet, Op. 70: II. Adagio Cantabile E Con Moto - Moderato - Tempo 1
15. Souvenir De Florence for String Sextet, Op. 70: III. Allegretto Moderato
16. Souvenir De Florence for String Sextet, Op. 70: IV. Allegro Vivace - Più Vivace
Tchaikovsky's string quartets have found a growing audience in later years, and the number of recordings have increased dramatically, especially in the 1990s. Nimbus originally released the Franz Schubert Quartett's set in 1993, and this 2004 reissue should find new fans for these delightful performances. The quartets are among Tchaikovsky's most classically refined works, and their elegance and charm no doubt drew the group's admiration. These players infuse the quartets with appealing energy and vitality, and Tchaikovsky's idiomatic writing gives them many opportunities to shine. The String Quartet No. 1 is the brightest of the set, and the quartet glories in its open fifth sonorities and ardent melodies. Coming next on the program, the String Quartet No. 3 is a more muted and introverted work, and the ensemble accords it a serious treatment. However, the scherzo and the finale provide some comic relief, alleviating the work's somber character. The String Quartet No. 2 strikes a fine balance between moods, and may be the most fascinating of the three works for its novel voicings and rhythmic variety. Rounding out the set, Tchaikovsky's luxurious Souvenir de Florence is richly performed by the quartet, augmented by Johannes Flieder on viola II and Walther Schulz on cello II. The sound quality is vibrant and warm.
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