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. Guarneri quartet mozart mozart string quartets in bflat, k. Complete string quartets dover chamber music scores. The six string quartets dedicated to his friend joseph haydn represent a turning point in mozart s compositional development. Media in category string quartets by wolfgang amadeus mozart the following 19 files are in this category, out of 19 total.
Not strictly hip but i do prefer it over the more standard version. Mozart complete string quartets vol 1 ni 250810 dc. The string quartet is one of the most prominent chamber ensembles in classical music. 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. Sonys budgetpriced reissue campaign proceeds apace. Mitglieder des guarneriquartet, quarneri quartet, quartetto guarneri, quatuor guarneri, the guarneri quartet. X mozart, wolfgang amadeus this page has been split up into the following works. Complete string quartets dover chamber music scores mozart, wolfgang amadeus on. Dec 26, 2018 schuberts string quartets span his whole creative lifetime.
Barchetquartett, emil kessinger mozart 34 complete string. Upcoming new jersey concerts by emerson string quartet and guarneri string quartet noted. 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. 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. Newly reissued, its traversal is an impressive bargain, delivering performances of estimable vitality and distinction throughout. Mozart, hagen quartett the string quartets 2006, cd.
More integral versions have followed from the budapest, vegh, guarneri, alban berg, amadeus, emerson, orford, and so many others. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The early quartets are firmly rooted in the classical viennese style, charming, fresh, lyrical and witty, the later quartets. To me, the talich is just about perfect interpretavely although they avoid repeats in two of the op.
In the composers inscription on the title page of the autograph score is stated. Deceptive cadence after 35 years together, the emerson string quartet is still making superb music. 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. 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. The complete string quartets by talich quartet, wolfgang amadeus mozart. The complete string quartets american string quartet on allmusic 1998. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. For instance the opening of the dissonance is entirely too light and lively. This single volume contains all the string quartets of mozart. A few months ago, they exhumed the juilliard string quartets estimable traversals of mozart s haydn quartets and string quintets from the cbs vaults. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
He was talking about string quartets that play like the guarneri quartet. I doubt the majority of mozart string quartet listeners actually fathom one from another. This is not the set of mozart haydn quartets that appeared on cbs odyssey, mb3k 45826. Skeptical listeners who came to tune out stayed to. Takacs, the first alban berg, the arte nova alexander, budapest, vegh, gewandhaus, the first tokyo and this one. Nov 10, 20 just wondering if i could get comments on the best mozart string quartet complete cd set out there. Jul 10, 2008 ive also got the complete beethoven quartets with the alexander, italiano, talich, vegh, emerson, medici and cleveland quartet. 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. I own more complete beethoven sets than i probably should. Only the most ideologically rigid periodinstrument purist will dislike this gorgeous set of the complete mozart quartets. 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.
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. They contain some of mozarts most memorable melodic writing and refined compositional thought. Barchetquartett, emil kessinger mozart 34 complete. The string quartets by amadeus quartet 28947786801. Of these three the talich have the best sound quality. The guarneri quartets solid and stable renditions should certainly satisfy those who prefer their beethoven straight, no chaser. Complete string quartets by wolfgang amadeus mozart, quartetto italiano from amazons classical music store. Even more surprising was to discover that each sleeve was sealed shut like an envelope, and had to be slit open. Woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion can play in likeinstrument or mixed.
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. Wikimedia commons has media related to string quartets by wolfgang amadeus mozart. The guarneri quartet plays string quartets and quintets. String quartets by jerusalem quartet on amazon music. Six quartets dedicated to haydn by guarneri quartet. Find the best value deals for quartets and save today. 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. 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. You also save by scrolling down to see the pictures of quartets on sale.
String quartets by guarneri quartet on amazon music. I have several recordings of string quartets by other ensembles that are literally great. The haydn quartets by wolfgang amadeus mozart are a set of six string quartets published in 1785 in vienna as his op. Any advice on this subject would be helpful, ie, the late quartets by soandso, early by another, or anything like that. Hear them play part of one of mozart s prussian quartets. 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. All 23 string quartets, plus alternate slow movements to k. The guarneri quartet was an american string quartet founded in 1964 at the marlboro music school and festival. 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. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from guarneri quartet at the discogs marketplace.
Reliable versions of mozarts magnificent six haydn quartets. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. The vegh heavy on bass and talich are also pretty dry sounding. I own the berg quartet s version but i find it lacks gravitas.
Hear them play part of one of mozarts prussian quartets. 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. 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. Schuberts string quartets span his whole creative lifetime.