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Mendelssohn, Bruch: Octets / Kodály Quartet, Auer Quartet

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Details

Composer
MENDELSSOHN/BRUCH
Artist
KODALY AND AUER QUARTETS
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Apr 18, 2006
Catalog #
8557270
UPC
747313227020

About


The Kodály and Auer Quartets join forces to produce these exceptionally enjoyable performances of the Mendelssohn and Bruch Octets (the latter joined by Zsolt Fejérvári on the double bass). The combined ensembles sound of uniform mind and spirit in both works, playing with a sense of joyous abandon in the Mendelssohn and sinewy vigor in the Bruch. The rich string tone lends an ingratiating warmth to the collective sound, while the players' impeccable musicianship assures that every note registers, even in the many rapid ostinatos that comprise much of the Mendelsson. The Kodály and Auer play from the heart as well as the head, certainly so in their delicate phrasing in the tender slow movements. Naxos' close-perspective recording keeps the performers at a comfortable distance while providing ample space for the string timbres to naturally resonate. This one's an easy recommendation: beautiful, stimulating music, marvelous performances, and excellent recording all at the Naxos price. What more could you ask for?

--Victor Carr Jr, ClassicsToday.com

Tracklist 7 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro moderato, ma con fuoco 14:15
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato, ma con fuoco
    Duration
    14:15
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Ensemble
    Kodály Quartet, Auer String Quartet
  2. 2 II. Andante 07:22
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    07:22
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Ensemble
    Kodály Quartet, Auer String Quartet
  3. 3 III. Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo 04:19
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo
    Duration
    04:19
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Ensemble
    Kodály Quartet, Auer String Quartet
  4. 4 IV. Presto 05:53
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Presto
    Duration
    05:53
    Composer
    Felix Mendelssohn
    Ensemble
    Kodály Quartet, Auer String Quartet
  5. 5 I. Allegro moderato 10:35
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    10:35
    Composer
    Max Bruch
    Performer
    Zsolt Fejérvári
    Ensemble
    Kodály Quartet, Auer String Quartet
  6. 6 II. Adagio 07:41
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    07:41
    Composer
    Max Bruch
    Performer
    Zsolt Fejérvári
    Ensemble
    Kodály Quartet, Auer String Quartet
  7. 7 III. Allegro molto 06:23
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Allegro molto
    Duration
    06:23
    Composer
    Max Bruch
    Performer
    Zsolt Fejérvári
    Ensemble
    Kodály Quartet, Auer String Quartet