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Accentus Music

Prokofiev: String Quartets; Visions fugitives

Contemporary Dramatic Dark Melancholic Virtuosic
$27.99

Details

Composer
Sergei Prokofiev
Artist
Quatuor Danel
Format
CD
Label
Accentus Music
Released
Apr 11, 2025
Catalog #
ACC30640
UPC
4260234833102

About

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.

Tracklist 26 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro 06:31
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    06:31
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  2. 2 II. Andante molto 06:43
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andante molto
    Duration
    06:43
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  3. 3 III. Andante 08:15
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Andante
    Duration
    08:15
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  4. 4 I. Allegro sostenuto 06:05
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Allegro sostenuto
    Duration
    06:05
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  5. 5 II. Adagio 06:52
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    06:52
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  6. 6 III. Allegro 08:27
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    08:27
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  7. 7 I. Lentamente 01:16
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Lentamente
    Duration
    01:16
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  8. 8 II. Andante 01:33
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    01:33
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  9. 9 III. Allegretto 00:58
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Allegretto
    Duration
    00:58
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  10. 10 IV. Animato - Più sostenuto 00:53
    Track
    10
    Title
    IV. Animato - Più sostenuto
    Duration
    00:53
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  11. 11 V. Molto giocoso 00:26
    Track
    11
    Title
    V. Molto giocoso
    Duration
    00:26
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  12. 12 VI. Con eleganza 00:31
    Track
    12
    Title
    VI. Con eleganza
    Duration
    00:31
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  13. 13 VII. Pittoresco 02:04
    Track
    13
    Title
    VII. Pittoresco
    Duration
    02:04
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  14. 14 VIII. Commodo 01:14
    Track
    14
    Title
    VIII. Commodo
    Duration
    01:14
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  15. 15 IX. Allegretto tranquillo 01:02
    Track
    15
    Title
    IX. Allegretto tranquillo
    Duration
    01:02
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  16. 16 X. Ridicolosamente 01:06
    Track
    16
    Title
    X. Ridicolosamente
    Duration
    01:06
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  17. 17 XI. Con vivacita 01:15
    Track
    17
    Title
    XI. Con vivacita
    Duration
    01:15
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  18. 18 XII. Assai moderato 01:18
    Track
    18
    Title
    XII. Assai moderato
    Duration
    01:18
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  19. 19 XIII. Allegretto 00:42
    Track
    19
    Title
    XIII. Allegretto
    Duration
    00:42
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  20. 20 XIV. Feroce 01:01
    Track
    20
    Title
    XIV. Feroce
    Duration
    01:01
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  21. 21 XV. Inquieto 00:53
    Track
    21
    Title
    XV. Inquieto
    Duration
    00:53
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  22. 22 XVI. Dolente 01:56
    Track
    22
    Title
    XVI. Dolente
    Duration
    01:56
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  23. 23 XVII. Poetico 00:57
    Track
    23
    Title
    XVII. Poetico
    Duration
    00:57
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  24. 24 XVIII. Con una dolce lentezza 01:13
    Track
    24
    Title
    XVIII. Con una dolce lentezza
    Duration
    01:13
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  25. 25 XIX. Presto agitatissimo e molto accentuato 00:44
    Track
    25
    Title
    XIX. Presto agitatissimo e molto accentuato
    Duration
    00:44
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel
  26. 26 XX. Lento irrealmente 02:14
    Track
    26
    Title
    XX. Lento irrealmente
    Duration
    02:14
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Ensemble
    Quatuor Danel