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String Quartets 4 & 6 - Intermezzi

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Details

Composer
Karl Weigl
Artist
Thomas Christian Ensemble
Format
CD
Label
CPO
Released
Jul 17, 2026
Catalog #
555530-2
UPC
761203553020

About

Any close engagement with the later works of the Austrian composer Karl Weigl soon-and almost inevitably-becomes an exercise in tracing origins. Driven into American exile by the delusions of a self-proclaimed master race, he, like many of his contemporaries, remained so firmly bound to his cultural roots that a nostalgic backward glance across the Atlantic becomes perceptible even where his music ventures into comparatively advanced musical language. He never relinquishes tonal gravity, nor does he lose the unmistakable grace he carried with him into exile. As a result, even in one of humanity's most tragic moments (1939), when he entrusted his quartet with a deeply heartfelt and intimate prayer, he placed his faith in the healing power of beauty. And two years later, he was able to compose Three Intermezzi that, from first bar to last, reveal the Viennese artist he remained throughout his life.

Tracklist 11 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro 08:32
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    08:32
    Composer
    Karl Weigl
    Ensemble
    Thomas Christian Ensemble
  2. 2 II. De Profundis: Adagio 09:41
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. De Profundis: Adagio
    Duration
    09:41
    Composer
    Karl Weigl
    Ensemble
    Thomas Christian Ensemble
  3. 3 III. Allegro ma non troppo 04:53
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Allegro ma non troppo
    Duration
    04:53
    Composer
    Karl Weigl
    Ensemble
    Thomas Christian Ensemble
  4. 4 IV. Allegro molto 05:15
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Allegro molto
    Duration
    05:15
    Composer
    Karl Weigl
    Ensemble
    Thomas Christian Ensemble
  5. 5 No. 1. Revelation: Andante moderato 03:45
    Track
    5
    Title
    No. 1. Revelation: Andante moderato
    Duration
    03:45
    Composer
    Karl Weigl
    Performer
    Christoph Wimmer-Schenkel
    Ensemble
    Thomas Christian Ensemble
  6. 6 No. 2. Capriccio: Moderato 04:19
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 2. Capriccio: Moderato
    Duration
    04:19
    Composer
    Karl Weigl
    Performer
    Christoph Wimmer-Schenkel
    Ensemble
    Thomas Christian Ensemble
  7. 7 No. 3. Interrupted Serenade: Allegretto 03:13
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 3. Interrupted Serenade: Allegretto
    Duration
    03:13
    Composer
    Karl Weigl
    Performer
    Christoph Wimmer-Schenkel
    Ensemble
    Thomas Christian Ensemble
  8. 8 I. Allegro 07:50
    Track
    8
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    07:50
    Composer
    Karl Weigl
    Performer
    Christoph Wimmer-Schenkel
    Ensemble
    Thomas Christian Ensemble
  9. 9 II. Allegretto 06:05
    Track
    9
    Title
    II. Allegretto
    Duration
    06:05
    Composer
    Karl Weigl
    Performer
    Christoph Wimmer-Schenkel
    Ensemble
    Thomas Christian Ensemble
  10. 10 III. Adagio 11:30
    Track
    10
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    11:30
    Composer
    Karl Weigl
    Performer
    Christoph Wimmer-Schenkel
    Ensemble
    Thomas Christian Ensemble
  11. 11 III. Allegro appassionato 06:35
    Track
    11
    Title
    III. Allegro appassionato
    Duration
    06:35
    Composer
    Karl Weigl
    Performer
    Christoph Wimmer-Schenkel
    Ensemble
    Thomas Christian Ensemble