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Dvorák: String Quintet Op 1 & 97 / Vlach String Quartet

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Details

Composer
DVORAK
Artist
Ladislav, Kyselák
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
May 01, 2001
Catalog #
8553376
UPC
730099437622

About

Like most of his early works, Dvorák's Op. 1 String Quintet does not deserve its current obscurity. Certainly it lacks the melodic distinction of the much later piece that's also included on this finely played, excellently recorded disc. Still, the music captures and holds the attention, lacks for nothing in energy in its outer movements, and shows a fine sense of formal balance. The so-called "American" Quintet Op. 97 reveals the quintessence of the mature Dvorák: a generous fund of folk-inspired melody, a marvelously danceable scherzo, crystal clear construction in all four movements, and a fascinatingly colorful exploration of string textures. The augmented Vlach Quartet makes the most of both works, offering playing in which good balances and accurate intonation never get in the way of the music's often gutsy, vigorous character. They're particularly effective in the finale of Op. 97, whose "Humoresque No. 5"-style melody can sound too slender for a large movement if not given enough rhythmic profile. These players also exploit the husky sound of the two violas to evocative effect in the slow movements of both works. In short, this recording makes a fine addition to the group's distinguished ongoing cycle of Dvorák chamber music for strings. --David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com

Tracklist 7 tracks

  1. 1 I. Adagio - Allegro ma non troppo 10:49
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Adagio - Allegro ma non troppo
    Duration
    10:49
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Ladislav Kyselák
    Ensemble
    Vlach Quartet Prague
  2. 2 II. Lento 08:58
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Lento
    Duration
    08:58
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Ladislav Kyselák
    Ensemble
    Vlach Quartet Prague
  3. 3 III. Finale: Allegro con brio 10:22
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Finale: Allegro con brio
    Duration
    10:22
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Ladislav Kyselák
    Ensemble
    Vlach Quartet Prague
  4. 4 I. Allegro non tanto 09:32
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Allegro non tanto
    Duration
    09:32
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Ladislav Kyselák
    Ensemble
    Vlach Quartet Prague
  5. 5 II. Allegro vivo 06:10
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Allegro vivo
    Duration
    06:10
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Ladislav Kyselák
    Ensemble
    Vlach Quartet Prague
  6. 6 III. Larghetto 10:53
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Larghetto
    Duration
    10:53
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Ladislav Kyselák
    Ensemble
    Vlach Quartet Prague
  7. 7 IV. Finale: Allegro giusto 08:25
    Track
    7
    Title
    IV. Finale: Allegro giusto
    Duration
    08:25
    Composer
    Antonín Dvořák
    Performer
    Ladislav Kyselák
    Ensemble
    Vlach Quartet Prague