Mozart - Complete Chamber Music for Strings | Brilliant Classics 94370

Mozart - Complete Chamber Music for Strings

Label: Brilliant Classics

Cat No: 94370

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 12

Genre: Chamber

Release Date: 21st May 2012

Contents

Artists

Chilingirian Quartet
Orlando Quartet
Franz Schubert Quartet of Vienna
Sharon Quartet
Sonare Quartet

Works

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus

Divertimento for string trio in E flat major, K563
Duo for violin and viola in B flat major, K424
Duo for violin and viola in G major, K423
String Quartet no.1 in G major, K80
String Quartet no.2 in D major, K155
String Quartet no.3 in G major, K156
String Quartet no.4 in C major, K157
String Quartet no.5 in F major, K158
String Quartet no.6 in B flat major, K159
String Quartet no.7 in E flat major, K160
String Quartet no.8 in F major, K168
String Quartet no.9 in A major, K169
String Quartet no.10 in C major, K170
String Quartet no.11 in E flat major, K171
String Quartet no.12 in B flat major, K172
String Quartet no.13 in D minor, K173
String Quartet no.14 in G major, K387
String Quartet no.15 in D minor, K421 ('Haydn Quartet' no.2)
String Quartet no.16 in E flat major, K428
String Quartet no.17 in B flat major, K458 'The Hunt'
String Quartet no.18 in A major, K464 'Drum'
String Quartet no.19 in C major, K465 'Dissonance'
String Quartet no.20 in D major, K499 'Hoffmeister'
String Quartet no.21 in D major, K575 'Prussian'
String Quartet no.22 in B flat major, K589 'Prussian'
String Quartet no.23 in F major, K590 'Prussian'
String Quintet no.1 in B flat major, K174
String Quintet no.2 in C minor, K406
String Quintet no.3 in C major, K515
String Quintet no.4 in G minor, K516
String Quintet no.5 in D major, K593
String Quintet no.6 in E flat major, K614
String Trio in B flat major, K266

Artists

Chilingirian Quartet
Orlando Quartet
Franz Schubert Quartet of Vienna
Sharon Quartet
Sonare Quartet

About

For the first time complete in one set: the works for string ensemble by Mozart. Ranging from the duos for violin and viola to the magnificent string quintets, these works show Mozart’s genius in ensemble writing, finding the perfect balance of harmony and counterpoint, while expressing the whole gamut of human emotions, from debonair gaiety to dark despair.

A central position in the set is, of course, taken by the 17 string quartets, flanked on one side by the wonderful string trio, and on the other side by the 6 mature and large scale string quintets.

Mozart’s genius can often be perceived most clearly in the technical experimentation and expressive breadth of his chamber works; this 12-disc box set places this genius and skill in the spotlight, offering a comprehensive overview of some of the Classical era’s greatest masterpieces.

In these works - which span Mozart’s career, from the K80 quartet that he composed as a 14-year-old prodigy to the K590 quartet, which dates from the year before his death - listeners will find a wealth of inventive techniques: variations, canonic and fugal writing, operatic melodies, graceful slow movements, playful changes in character and moments of musical drama are all present.

Excellent performances by leading string ensembles, such as the Chilingirian Quartet, the Orlando Quartet and the Franz Schubert Quartet of Vienna.

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