Schubert / Diogenes Quartet- Complete String Quartets 1 (CD)
Formed in Munich in 1996, the young Diogenes Quartet stands as one of the most acclaimed ensembles of it's generation. Here they perform with aplomb, combining freshness of interpretation with technical mastery to create superlative readings that document the beginnings of Schubert's chamber music career. A prestigious project: the recording of the complete string quartets of Franz Schubert, by the German Diogenes Quartet. Recorded in July 2012, Himmelfahrtskirche, München-Sendling. The German Diogenes Quartet has already recorded extensively, in rare repertoire of Humperdinck, Haas and Gernsheim for CPO and Brilliant Classics, this new release of "standard" repertoire present their excellent qualities: clear structures, long tension lines, tight and immaculate ensemble playing, and a passionate drive to deliver the emotional content of the works they love to play.
Tracklist:
- String Quartet In D, D. 94: I. Allegro
- String Quartet In D, D. 94: II. Andante Con Moto
- String Quartet In D, D. 94: III. Menuetto (Allegretto) – Trio
- String Quartet In D, D. 94: IV. Presto
- Andante In C, D. 3
- String Quartet In A Minor, D. 804 ‘rosamunde’: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
- String Quartet In A Minor, D. 804 ‘rosamunde’: II. Andante
- String Quartet In A Minor, D. 804 ‘rosamunde’: III. Minuetto (Allegretto) – Trio
- String Quartet In A Minor, D. 804 ‘rosamunde’: IV. Allegro Moderato
Formed in Munich in 1996, the young Diogenes Quartet stands as one of the most acclaimed ensembles of it's generation. Here they perform with aplomb, combining freshness of interpretation with technical mastery to create superlative readings that document the beginnings of Schubert's chamber music career. A prestigious project: the recording of the complete string quartets of Franz Schubert, by the German Diogenes Quartet. Recorded in July 2012, Himmelfahrtskirche, München-Sendling. The German Diogenes Quartet has already recorded extensively, in rare repertoire of Humperdinck, Haas and Gernsheim for CPO and Brilliant Classics, this new release of "standard" repertoire present their excellent qualities: clear structures, long tension lines, tight and immaculate ensemble playing, and a passionate drive to deliver the emotional content of the works they love to play.
Tracklist:
- String Quartet In D, D. 94: I. Allegro
- String Quartet In D, D. 94: II. Andante Con Moto
- String Quartet In D, D. 94: III. Menuetto (Allegretto) – Trio
- String Quartet In D, D. 94: IV. Presto
- Andante In C, D. 3
- String Quartet In A Minor, D. 804 ‘rosamunde’: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
- String Quartet In A Minor, D. 804 ‘rosamunde’: II. Andante
- String Quartet In A Minor, D. 804 ‘rosamunde’: III. Minuetto (Allegretto) – Trio
- String Quartet In A Minor, D. 804 ‘rosamunde’: IV. Allegro Moderato