Reliable versions of mozarts magnificent six haydn quartets. The string quartets by amadeus quartet 28947786801. The guarneri quartets solid and stable renditions should certainly satisfy those who prefer their beethoven straight, no chaser. Takacs, the first alban berg, the arte nova alexander, budapest, vegh, gewandhaus, the first tokyo and this one. I was both surprised and disappointed to see that the 8 cds in the leipzig string quartet s box set of mozart s 23 string quartets, came in thin, blank white paper sleeves. Complete string quartets dover chamber music scores. All 23 string quartets, plus alternate slow movements to k. The haydn quartets by wolfgang amadeus mozart are a set of six string quartets published in 1785 in vienna as his op. Sonys budgetpriced reissue campaign proceeds apace. Theres little thats extroverted and certainly nothing extravagant about the ensembles traversal of these 15 worksjust consistently rich string tone, tasteful phrasing, intelligence, and impeccable musicianship, all in service of the music. This single volume contains all the string quartets of mozart.
Find the best value deals for quartets and save today. String quartets by jerusalem quartet on amazon music. String quartets by guarneri quartet on amazon music. Only the most ideologically rigid periodinstrument purist will dislike this gorgeous set of the complete mozart quartets. Not strictly hip but i do prefer it over the more standard version. The string quartet is one of the most prominent chamber ensembles in classical music. The complete string quartets american string quartet on allmusic 1998. Of these three the talich have the best sound quality. Upcoming new jersey concerts by emerson string quartet and guarneri string quartet noted.
For instance the opening of the dissonance is entirely too light and lively. I have several recordings of string quartets by other ensembles that are literally great. This quartet collection of keyboard, vocal and instrumental pieces covering the baroque to the 20th century periods can be played together in harmony by any number or combination of instruments. Guarneri quartet mozart mozart string quartets in bflat, k. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from guarneri quartet at the discogs marketplace. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Jul 10, 2008 ive also got the complete beethoven quartets with the alexander, italiano, talich, vegh, emerson, medici and cleveland quartet. For one thing, because the collection includes not only the 23 canonical string quartets but also the three early divertimenti for string quartet, the five fugues from bachs welltempered clavier arranged by mozart, and the late adagio and fugue in c minor, their set really is the complete music for string quartet. Jul 17, 2017 it was the excellent lener quartet, another string quartet originating in budapest, that made the first complete recording of the beethoven quartets in the 1930s. I own more complete beethoven sets than i probably should. The early quartets are firmly rooted in the classical viennese style, charming, fresh, lyrical and witty, the later quartets. This is not the set of mozart haydn quartets that appeared on cbs odyssey, mb3k 45826. X mozart, wolfgang amadeus this page has been split up into the following works.
I didnt listen to string quartets then and didnt know how they played together, but i took his word for it and tried harder for better ensemble. Any advice on this subject would be helpful, ie, the late quartets by soandso, early by another, or anything like that. Nov 10, 20 just wondering if i could get comments on the best mozart string quartet complete cd set out there. A few months ago, they exhumed the juilliard string quartets estimable traversals of mozart s haydn quartets and string quintets from the cbs vaults. Hear them play part of one of mozart s prussian quartets. Complete string quartets by wolfgang amadeus mozart, quartetto italiano from amazons classical music store. The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. The string quartets to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Deceptive cadence after 35 years together, the emerson string quartet is still making superb music. Hear them play part of one of mozarts prussian quartets. The guarneri will not set your pulse racing inordinately, but they do present eminently satisfying library versions of these six masterpieces in a compact slimline 3disc set. Barchetquartett, emil kessinger mozart 34 complete. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion can play in likeinstrument or mixed. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. The string quartet was developed into its present form by the austrian composer joseph haydn, whose works in the 1750s established the ensemble as a group of four moreor. Newly reissued, its traversal is an impressive bargain, delivering performances of estimable vitality and distinction throughout. The vegh heavy on bass and talich are also pretty dry sounding. Skeptical listeners who came to tune out stayed to. Media in category string quartets by wolfgang amadeus mozart the following 19 files are in this category, out of 19 total.
The six string quartets dedicated to his friend joseph haydn represent a turning point in mozart s compositional development. Barchetquartett, emil kessinger mozart 34 complete string. The complete string quartets by talich quartet, wolfgang amadeus mozart. The guarneri quartet plays string quartets and quintets. Six quartets dedicated to haydn by guarneri quartet. It was admired for its rich, warm, complex tone and its bold, dramatic interpretations of the quartet literature, with a particular affinity for the works of beethoven and bartok. The guarneri quartet was an american string quartet founded in 1964 at the marlboro music school and festival. Mozart complete string quartets vol 1 ni 250810 dc. They contain some of mozarts most memorable melodic writing and refined compositional thought. You also save by scrolling down to see the pictures of quartets on sale. Complete string quartets dover chamber music scores mozart, wolfgang amadeus on. I was both surprised and disappointed to see that the 8 cds in the leipzig string quartets box set of mozart s 23 string quartets, came in thin, blank white paper sleeves. Mitglieder des guarneriquartet, quarneri quartet, quartetto guarneri, quatuor guarneri, the guarneri quartet. In the composers inscription on the title page of the autograph score is stated.
In addition to providing a full synopsis of each quartet this book examines the music in relation to mozart s earlier quartets, considers the genesis of the six haydn quartets through close examination of the autograph revisions and looks at contemporary eighteenth. More integral versions have followed from the budapest, vegh, guarneri, alban berg, amadeus, emerson, orford, and so many others. He was talking about string quartets that play like the guarneri quartet. Jan, 2010 as for the mozart quartet cycles theyre all very pleasant middleupper class viennese chamber music to air when wearing lycra tights and pommel hairdos. Crds rival package from the chilingirian quartet, spanning mozarts six haydn and three prussian quartets, plus the k499 hoffmeister, is a less generous, but still enticing alternative. I doubt the majority of mozart string quartet listeners actually fathom one from another.
Dec 26, 2018 schuberts string quartets span his whole creative lifetime. That it is still one of the most celebrated and performed string quartets today, more than two hundred years after it was composed, is a testament to mozarts. I own the berg quartet s version but i find it lacks gravitas. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Apr 26, 2011 essentially i want to know if theres a hip performance collection of mozart s complete string quartets yes, even those early ones. Wikimedia commons has media related to string quartets by wolfgang amadeus mozart.
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