Credits:

Bartholdy

Description:

The world's best young ensemble Doric String Quartet's fourth Haydn! The Doric Quartet, a British ensemble that won the first prize at the 6th Osaka International Chamber Music Competition and was acclaimed as "one of the finest young string quartets" by Gramophone magazine, has been touted by Chandos as the main artists of the next generation. Following the "Solar Quartets" (CHAN10831), "Erdödy Quartets" (CHAN10886), and "Third Tosto Quartet" (CHAN10971), Haydn's fourth quartet is the "Russian Quartet" composed in 1781 and dedicated to Grand Duke Paul of Russia (later Emperor Pavel I of Russia). Quartets, Op.33", composed in 1781 and dedicated to Grand Duke Paul of Russia (later Czar Pavel I). The set laid the foundation for the classical string quartet and became Mozart's favorite, and the second piece, "Jest" (Hob. III-38), was also performed during his 2019 tour of Japan. The beautiful Haydn by the Doric String Quartet, which regularly appears in the world's major halls such as Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, and the Royal Concertgebouw, and which has captivated ensembles of such quality in Japan during their 2019 tour.Following the previous three volumes, this release will again be a two-disc set for the price of one. Tokyo M Plus

Tracklisting:

1.Quartet, Op. 33 No. 1 (Hob. III: 37) in B minor~Allegro moderato
2.Quartet, Op. 33 No. 1 (Hob. III: 37) in B minor~Scherzo. Allegro di molto - [Trio] - Da Capo
3.Quartet, Op. 33 No. 1 (Hob. III: 37) in B minor~Andante
4.Quartet, Op. 33 No. 1 (Hob. III: 37) in B minor~Finale. Presto
5.Quartet, Op. 33 No. 2 (Hob. III: 38) in E flat major (The Joke)~Allegro moderato, cantabile
6.Quartet, Op. 33 No. 2 (Hob. III: 38) in E flat major (The Joke)~Scherzo. Allegro - [Trio] - Da Capo
7.Quartet, Op. 33 No. 2 (Hob. III: 38) in E flat major (The Joke)~Largo e sostenuto
8.Quartet, Op. 33 No. 2 (Hob. III: 38) in E flat major (The Joke)~Finale. Presto - Adagio - Presto
9.Quartet, Op. 33 No. 3 (Hob. III: 39) in C major (The Bird)~Allegro moderato
10.Quartet, Op. 33 No. 3 (Hob. III: 39) in C major (The Bird)~Scherzo. Allegretto - [Trio] - Da Capo
11.Quartet, Op. 33 No. 3 (Hob. III: 39) in C major (The Bird)~Adagio ma non troppo
12.Quartet, Op. 33 No. 3 (Hob. III: 39) in C major (The Bird)~Rondo. Presto