Prokofiev: String Quartets; Visions fugitives

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Label
Accentus Music
Release Date
April 11, 2025
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Sergei Prokofiev
    • PERFORMER
      Quatuor Danel
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      April 11, 2025
    • UPC
      4260234833102
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      ACC30640
    • LABEL
      Accentus Music
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Chamber Music & Recitals
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Allegro

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    2. II. Andante molto

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    3. III. Andante

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    4. I. Allegro sostenuto

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    5. II. Adagio

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    6. III. Allegro

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    7. I. Lentamente

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    8. II. Andante

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    9. III. Allegretto

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    10. IV. Animato - Più sostenuto

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    11. V. Molto giocoso

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    12. VI. Con eleganza

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    13. VII. Pittoresco

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    14. VIII. Commodo

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    15. IX. Allegretto tranquillo

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    16. X. Ridicolosamente

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    17. XI. Con vivacita

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    18. XII. Assai moderato

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    19. XIII. Allegretto

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    20. XIV. Feroce

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    21. XV. Inquieto

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    22. XVI. Dolente

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    23. XVII. Poetico

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    24. XVIII. Con una dolce lentezza

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    25. XIX. Presto agitatissimo e molto accentuato

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel

    26. XX. Lento irrealmente

      Composer: Sergei Prokofiev

      Ensemble: Quatuor Danel


Quatuor Danel, internationally celebrated for their interpretations of Shostakovich and Weinberg, present Sergei Prokofiev's rarely heard string quartets in a stunning new recording. Prokofiev composed only two quartets, yet these works reveal his genius in crafting masterpieces within a genre he rarely explored. The String Quartet No. 1 in B minor, Op. 50, was commissioned by the Library of Congress during Prokofiev's American tour in 1930. It's intricate textures and unconventional form, culminating in a poignant slow finale, showcase Prokofiev's unique voice and meticulous attention to detail. String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 92, composed during Prokofiev's wartime exile in the Caucasus, integrates Kabardinian folk themes into a vibrant, classical framework. It's lively dances and evocative melodies demonstrate his ability to merge folklore with sophisticated artistry. Completing the album is the Visions Fugitives, a series of fleeting miniatures originally written for piano and arranged for string quartet. This adaptation highlights Prokofiev's kaleidoscopic tonal palette and lyrical depth. Recorded in the Mendelssohn Hall of Leipzig's Gewandhaus in March 2024, this album offers a deeply immersive journey into Prokofiev's "closed world" - a magical blend of drama, intimacy, and innovation that defines his chamber music legacy.