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COMPOSERVARIOUS
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ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLEMaggini Quartet
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PERFORMERMAGGINI QUARTET
British String Quartets / Maggini Quartet
- Naxos
- September 13, 2019
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RELEASE DATESeptember 13, 2019
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UPC747313202133
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CATALOG NUMBER8502021
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LABELNaxos
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NUMBER OF DISCS20
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GENRE
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I. Moderato e grazioso
Composer: William Alwyn
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Allegro molto
Composer: William Alwyn
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Adagio
Composer: William Alwyn
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Allegro vivace, molto ritmico
Composer: William Alwyn
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Moderato - Lento - Adagio
Composer: William Alwyn
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Allegro scherzando
Composer: William Alwyn
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Adagio - Allegro moderato - Adagio e tranquillo - Allegro al fine
Composer: William Alwyn
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro molto
Composer: William Alwyn
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Adagio - Allegro - Adagio
Composer: William Alwyn
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Novelette
Composer: William Alwyn
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro commodo
Composer: Malcolm Arnold
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Vivace
Composer: Malcolm Arnold
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Andante
Composer: Malcolm Arnold
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Allegro con spirito
Composer: Malcolm Arnold
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro
Composer: Malcolm Arnold
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Maestoso con molto rubato - Allegro vivace
Composer: Malcolm Arnold
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Andante
Composer: Malcolm Arnold
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Allegretto - Vivace - Lento
Composer: Malcolm Arnold
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Phantasy, "Vita Abundans"
Composer: Malcolm Arnold
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegretto semplice
Composer: Arnold Bax
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Lento e molto expressivo
Composer: Arnold Bax
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Rondo: Allegro vivace
Composer: Arnold Bax
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro
Composer: Arnold Bax
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Lento molto espressivo
Composer: Arnold Bax
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Allegro vivace
Composer: Arnold Bax
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro
Composer: Arnold Bax
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Poco lento
Composer: Arnold Bax
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Scherzo and Trio
Composer: Arnold Bax
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Allegro
Composer: Arnold Bax
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Lyrical Interlude
Composer: Arnold Bax
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Garfield Jackson
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String Quartet in E Major, "Cathaleen-ni-Hoolihan"
Composer: Arnold Bax
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro - Moderato
Composer: Lennox Berkeley
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Andante non troppo - Lento
Composer: Lennox Berkeley
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Scherzo: Vivace
Composer: Lennox Berkeley
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Theme and 6 variations: Moderato
Composer: Lennox Berkeley
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro moderato
Composer: Lennox Berkeley
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Lento
Composer: Lennox Berkeley
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Allegro
Composer: Lennox Berkeley
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro moderato
Composer: Lennox Berkeley
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Allegro vivace
Composer: Lennox Berkeley
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Lento
Composer: Lennox Berkeley
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Molto vivace
Composer: Lennox Berkeley
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Andante maestoso - Allegro con brio
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Allegretto grazioso
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Sostenuto
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Vivace
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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No. 1. The Committee Meeting
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Performer: Michael Cox, Nicholas Daniel, Laurence Jackson, Martin Outram, Michal Kaznowski
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No. 2. In the Wood
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Performer: Michael Cox, Nicholas Daniel, Laurence Jackson, Martin Outram, Michal Kaznowski
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No. 3. In the Ballroom
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Performer: Michael Cox, Laurence Jackson, Martin Outram, Michal Kaznowski
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No. 4. Soliloquy
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Performer: Nicholas Daniel
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No. 5. In the Tube at Oxford Circus
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Performer: Michael Cox, Nicholas Daniel, Laurence Jackson, Martin Outram, Michal Kaznowski
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I. Moderato ma tranquillo
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Andante sostenuto
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Allegro vivace con grazia
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro con spirito
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Sostenuto
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Vivo e con brio
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Larghetto - Allegro
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Moderato
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: David Campbell
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II. Allegro molto
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: David Campbell
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III. Adagietto espressivo
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: David Campbell
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IV. Allegro energico
Composer: Arthur Bliss
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: David Campbell
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I. Adagio - Allegro appassionato
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Adagio molto
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Allegretto grazioso - Animato
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Allegro agitato - Allegro moderato - Adagio molto
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Andante moderato - Allegro moderato
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Andante con moto
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Allegro energico
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro ben moderato
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Allegro vivo - Andante con moto - Tempo 1
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Molto adagio - Allegro vivace
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Phantasie Piano Quartet in F-Sharp Minor, H. 94
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Martin Roscoe
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I. Allegro energico - Largamente
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Quasi minuetto
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Adagio ma non troppo - Allegro con brio
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro moderato
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Andante moderato
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Allegro ma non troppo
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Andante moderato
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Presto: Allegretto
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Allegro vivo
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Adagio molto espressivo
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Allegretto poco lento
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Allegro con moto
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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An Irish Melody, "Londonderry Air"
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Sir Roger de Coverley
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Sally in Our Alley
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Cherry Ripe
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegretto
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Moderato
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Allegro marcato
Composer: Frank Bridge
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Andante sostenuto: Allegro vivo
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Allegretto con slancio
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Andante calmo
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Molto vivace
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro calmo senza rigore
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Vivace
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Chacony
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. March
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Waltz
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Burlesque
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Boisterous Bourree
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Playful Pizzicato
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Sentimental Saraband
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Frolicsome Finale
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Andante
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Poco adagio ma con moto
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Allegro molto vivace
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Alla Marcia
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Duets: With Moderate Movement
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Ostinato: Very Fast
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Solo: Very Calm
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Burlesque: Fast - con fuoco
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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V. Recitative and Passacaglia (La serenissima)
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro moderato
Composer: Edward Elgar
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Piacevole (poco andante)
Composer: Edward Elgar
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Allegro molto
Composer: Edward Elgar
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Moderato
Composer: Edward Elgar
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Peter Donohoe
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II. Adagio
Composer: Edward Elgar
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Peter Donohoe
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III. Andante: Allegro
Composer: Edward Elgar
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Peter Donohoe
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I. Allegro
Composer: John Ireland
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Molto allegro
Composer: John Ireland
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Andante moderato
Composer: John Ireland
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Finale: Vivace
Composer: John Ireland
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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4 Preludes: No. 3. The Holy Boy (arr. string quartet)
Composer: John Ireland
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro moderato
Composer: John Ireland
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Nocturne: Andante
Composer: John Ireland
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Scherzo: Presto
Composer: John Ireland
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Poco allegro - Grazioso - Meno mosso - Allegretto - Allegretto semplice - L'istesso tempo - Vivace
Composer: John Ireland
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro moderato ma ben animato
Composer: Ernest John Moeran
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Lento - Vivace - Allegretto - Andante - Allegro vivace
Composer: Ernest John Moeran
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro - Lento - Tempo I
Composer: Ernest John Moeran
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Andante con moto
Composer: Ernest John Moeran
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Rondo: Allegro vivace
Composer: Ernest John Moeran
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegretto giovale
Composer: Ernest John Moeran
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Adagio
Composer: Ernest John Moeran
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Molto vivace - Lento sostenuto
Composer: Ernest John Moeran
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Andante grazioso: Presto
Composer: Ernest John Moeran
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Theme: Allegro
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Performer: Laurence Jackson, David Angel
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Variation 1: Capriccietto
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Performer: Laurence Jackson, David Angel
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Variation 2: Siciliano
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Performer: Laurence Jackson, David Angel
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Variation 3: Cancrizzante
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Performer: Laurence Jackson, David Angel
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Variation 4: Rhapsodia
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Performer: Laurence Jackson, David Angel
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Variation 5: Notturno
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Performer: Laurence Jackson, David Angel
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Variation 6: Scherzetto
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Performer: Laurence Jackson, David Angel
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Variation 7: Ostinato
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Performer: Laurence Jackson, David Angel
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Variation 8: Canone
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Performer: Laurence Jackson, David Angel
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Variation 9: Fantasia
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Performer: Laurence Jackson, David Angel
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Theme: Tempo giusto, espressivo e poco agitato
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Variation 1: L'istesso tempo
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Variation 2: Andante appassionato
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Variation 3: Allegro
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Variation 4: Adagio, poco misterioso
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Variation 5: Allegro preciso
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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Variation 6: Prestissimo
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Maestoso e pesante - Allegretto - Allegro agitato
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Allegro appassionato sempre molto rubato
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Allegretto
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Theme, Three Variations and Coda
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro deciso - Allegretto - Allegro deciso -
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Alla ciacona: Andante
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Molto vivace
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro moderato
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Lento
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Vivace (revised 1946 version)
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Largo ma molto flessibile - Allegretto
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Adagio
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Allegro leggiero
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Andante moderato, ma liberamente - Allegretto scherzando
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Adagio e con molta espressione
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro moderato
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Scherzo polimetrico – Vivace assai
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Cavatina – Adagio tranquillo
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Allegro
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Sonnett LXXVIII
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Charles Daniels
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II. Sonnett LXX
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Charles Daniels
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III. Sonnett LXXXIX
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Charles Daniels
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IV. Sonnett XXXVII
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Charles Daniels
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V. Sonnett XL
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Charles Daniels
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I. O my deir Hert
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Charles Daniels
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II. O excellent Virgin Princess
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Charles Daniels
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Andante moderato e molto flessibile —
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Martin Roscoe
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Episodio scherzando —
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Martin Roscoe
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Tema – 3 Meditazione – Coda
Composer: Edmund Rubbra
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Martin Roscoe
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I. Prelude: Lento ma non troppo
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Garfield Jackson
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II. Scherzo: Prestissimo
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Garfield Jackson
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III. Alla Sarabanda: Lento
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Garfield Jackson
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IV. Burlesca: Allegro moderato
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Garfield Jackson
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I. Allegro moderato
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Minuet and Trio: Tempo di minuetto
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Romance: Andante sostenuto
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Finale: Rondo Capriccioso - Allegro molto
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Prelude: Allegro appassionato
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Romance: Largo
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Scherzo: Allegro
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Epilogue: Andante sostenuto
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegro
Composer: William Walton
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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II. Presto
Composer: William Walton
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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III. Lento
Composer: William Walton
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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IV. Allegro molto
Composer: William Walton
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
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I. Allegramente
Composer: William Walton
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Peter Donohoe
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II. Allegro scherzando
Composer: William Walton
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Peter Donohoe
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III. Andante tranquillo
Composer: William Walton
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Peter Donohoe
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IV. Allegro molto
Composer: William Walton
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet
Performer: Peter Donohoe
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The string quartet is at the very heart of 20th century British music, encompassing some of the quintessential works of the chamber music repertory. This compendium features fine examples of the genre, revealing the precocious talents of Benjamin Britten and John Ireland, the quicksilver craftsmanship of Frank Bridge and Alan Rawsthorne, the ‘captured sunshine’ of Edward Elgar’s writing and the evocative pastoral renderings of Arthur Bliss and Arnold Bax. Although the musical styles of each of the composers featured in this collection are unique, their contributions are unified by an innate understanding and mastery of the string quartet form. The multi-award winning and twice Grammy Award-nominated Maggini Quartet’s consummate and much lauded interpretations of these works are presented here together for the first time.
Excerpts from select reviews of previously released items included in this set:
Ireland: String Quartets
These works make for gratifying listening. The performances from the Maggini Quartet are simply magnificent: what devotion these musicians lavish on this music. Furthermore, the recording is quite superb in its intimacy, blend, and balance — the listener feels like the “fifth” member.
– Fanfare
Bax: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2
Both quartets are important contributions to the repertoire, something made abundantly clear by the Maggini Quartet's masterful, deeply felt, and finely executed readings. The ensemble's burning conviction will make you a believer too.
– ClassicsToday
Alwyn: String Quartets Nos. 1-3
With controlled vibrato and sharp attacks, theirs is a compellingly stark, uncompromising, physical approach, stressing the modernity of the works. Lyrical sections, as a result, stand out in bold relief.
– Fanfare
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