Felix Mendelssohn: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: String Quintets in A major (Op. 18 No. 1) & in B flat major (Op. 87 No. 2) & Four Pieces for String Quartet (Op. 81)

Autor: Gunter Teuffel

Marke: AUDITE

Eigenschaften:

• Audio CD

Format: Hybrid SACD

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 04-04-2014

Einzelheiten: Kurzbeschreibung This album brings to a close Audite s complete recordings of Mendelssohn s Chamber Music for Strings with the Mandelring Quartett. Sitting alongside the better-known, substantial body of eight works for string quartet and the Octet Op. 20, Mendelssohn s quintets for two violins, two violas and cello are often overlooked. This recording proves that this is mostly to do with the genre, and less so with the works themselves, both of which are significant compositions. The Quintet in A major Op. 18 was written in 1826, during Mendelssohn s period of apprenticeship in Berlin, which provided the atmosphere and venue, not only for Lea Mendelssohn s famous salon, but also for musical performances. Mendelssohn was mostly guided by Mozart for his first quintet; in the charm of his melodic ideas, in the transparent sonorities of an ensemble with double violas, and in the contrapuntally concentrated network of themes and motifs. It would take nearly two decades for Mendelssohn to return to the string quintet genre. The Quintet in B flat major reflects his symphonic experience. The first violin opens the piece, soaring with orchestral might over the trembling lower voices into a jubilant first theme this atmosphere is maintained in the outer movements and, in the inner movements, contrasted with more intimate colours. The two single movements for string quartet from the posthumous collection of 'Four Pieces for String Quartet' Op. 81 the Capriccio of 1843 and a youthful Fugue complete this estimable recording series. Rezension 'Mendelssohn s String Quintets are hugely rewarding, rich and vital pieces. The Mandelring Quartet and Gunther Teuffel present full-on interpretations' --Jessica Duchen, BBC Music Magazine June 2014 The performances of the Quintets cannot fail to win new enthusiasts for these wonderful works. They receive a first rate recording and there are excellent booklet notes. This final instalment in this Mendelssohn series makes a worthy conclusion to a cycle that must shoot to the top of any recommendation. --Bruce Reader, The Classical Reviewer 14 May 2014 'difficult to turn off this disc without listening from beginning to end. The definitive set is complete.' --Caroline Gill, Gramophone 'These are precision engineered performances … They create the ideal sound world' --Julian Haylock The Strad, October 2014

EAN: 4022143926593

Languages: Englisch

Binding: audioCD

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