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Haydn, Nordheim, Bartok: String Quartets / Engegardkvartetten
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Haydn, Nordheim, Bartok: String Quartets / Engegardkvartetten

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Details

Composer
HAYDN NORDHEIM BARTOK
Artist
Engegardkvartetten, Engegard, Sponberg, Jopling, Brendel
Format
SACD
Label
2L
Released
Apr 30, 2013
Catalog #
2L091SACD
UPC
7041888517528

About

The combination of Haydn Opus 77/1, Nordheim's Duplex and Bartók's Fifth String Quartet, was an irresistible challenge for us. A choice of programme from our hearts. We aim for our recordings to be like our concerts, with balance throughout the programme and a feeling of having fulfilled a journey at the end. It is also imperative for us to have a close relationship with the works we record. Our primarius, Arvid, has a special connection with both Bartók's Fifth Quartet through his mentor Sándor Végh, and with Duplex because of his contact with Arne Nordheim. The great quartets of Joseph Haydn are an ongoing project, and the joyful opening of Opus 77/1 sweeps the listener headlong into our third programme with 2L. Duplex is also one of Nordheim's later works. It is an extreme work, filled with contrasts, virtuosity and beauty and is among the most accessible of Nordheim's output. As with Haydn in opus 77/1, Bartók has found a comprehensive and unique musical language in his Fifth Quartet, an undisputable masterpiece.

The Engegård Quartet made their first appearance at the 2006 Lofoten International Chamber Music Festival. Inspired by the midnight sun, their musical landscape ranges from glowing core energy to the gentle lyrical sound of Norwegian nature.

Tracklist 12 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro moderato 07:10
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    07:10
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Engegård Quartet
  2. 2 II. Adagio 05:31
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    05:31
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Engegård Quartet
  3. 3 III. Menuetto: Presto 03:34
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Menuetto: Presto
    Duration
    03:34
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Engegård Quartet
  4. 4 IV. Finale: Presto 05:06
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Finale: Presto
    Duration
    05:06
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Engegård Quartet
  5. 5 I. Energico 04:18
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Energico
    Duration
    04:18
    Composer
    Arne Nordheim
    Performer
    Arvid Engegard, Juliet Jopling
  6. 6 II. Fluente 02:36
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Fluente
    Duration
    02:36
    Composer
    Arne Nordheim
    Performer
    Arvid Engegard, Juliet Jopling
  7. 7 III. Lento cantando - Energico 03:17
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Lento cantando - Energico
    Duration
    03:17
    Composer
    Arne Nordheim
    Performer
    Arvid Engegard, Juliet Jopling
  8. 8 I. Allegro 07:33
    Track
    8
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    07:33
    Composer
    Béla Bartók
    Ensemble
    Engegård Quartet
  9. 9 II. Adagio molto 05:51
    Track
    9
    Title
    II. Adagio molto
    Duration
    05:51
    Composer
    Béla Bartók
    Ensemble
    Engegård Quartet
  10. 10 III. Scherzo. Alla bulgarese (Vivace) 05:12
    Track
    10
    Title
    III. Scherzo. Alla bulgarese (Vivace)
    Duration
    05:12
    Composer
    Béla Bartók
    Ensemble
    Engegård Quartet
  11. 11 IV. Andante 05:14
    Track
    11
    Title
    IV. Andante
    Duration
    05:14
    Composer
    Béla Bartók
    Ensemble
    Engegård Quartet
  12. 12 V. Finale: Allegro vivace 07:06
    Track
    12
    Title
    V. Finale: Allegro vivace
    Duration
    07:06
    Composer
    Béla Bartók
    Ensemble
    Engegård Quartet