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Beethoven String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1 – 2nd Movement
…quartet marked the beginning of Beethoven’s “middle period” for string quartets and was written around the same time as his 4th symphony. Initially met with negative responses, it is now…
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Schubert – Death and the Maiden Quartet in D Minor
Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” Quartet in D minor, also known as String quartet no. 14, was written in 1824. The second movement is adapted from Schubert’s song “Death and…
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Schubert – Rosamunde String Quartet, D. 804 – 1st Movement
Schubert’s String Quartet “Rosamunde” D804, Mov. 1/4 – Allegro ma non troppo, performed by the Takacs Quartet with a shortened first section….
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Schubert Quartettsatz, Played By The Drolc Quartet
I was thrilled to discover a rare record by the highly collected Drolc quartet, even though it was warped and only the Quartettsatz (Movement for String Quartet Deutsch 703) in…
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Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Gewandhaus Quartet
Experience Mozart’s iconic Serenade in G major, commonly known as ‘Eine kleine Nachtmusik,’ performed by the Gewandhaus Quartet with Stefan Adelmann on double bass. Recorded in the beautiful Rammenau Baroque…
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In the Hall of the Mountain King, Played by Ocarina Quartet
Check out the Ocarina Quartet’s rendition of “In the Hall of the Mountain King” from Peer Gynt by Edvard Grieg. Want your own ocarina? Visit OcarinaGuide.com for more information. You…
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Emerson String Quartet Performs Mendelssohn’s Octet in E Flat Major, Op. 20
The Emerson String Quartet filmed a documentary while recording Mendelssohn’s Octet in E-flat Major, op. 20. Their album, MENDELSSOHN: THE COMPLETE STRING QUARTETS, won 2 Grammy Awards, including Best Chamber…
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Andante Festivo by Jean Sibelius, Played by Tempera String Quartet
Andante Festivo by Jean Sibelius, originally written for string quartet, performed by the Tempera String Quartet.
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Fauré Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15. 1st Movement
Artists perform Fauré’s Piano Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op. 15 in celebration of his 150th Birthday. The New York Times critic praises the quartet’s rhythmic mastery and vibrant string…
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Piano Quartet by Aaron Copland
Copland’s 1950 Piano Quartet, played by Borromeo String Quartet members Nicholas Kitchen, Hsin-Yun Huang, Wilhelmina Smith, and Michael Boriskin on piano….
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Hanumi Saxophone Quartet Performs Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber
The Hanumi Saxophone Quartet, consisting of members who have studied under Johan van der Linden, performs Samuel Barber’s Adagio for strings. Learn more about the quartet and their performances at…
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Mozart Flute Quartet No. 1 in D Major, K. 285 – 2nd Movement, Adagio
Denis Bouriakov & Colburn Chamber Music Society play Adagio, the second movement of Mozart’s Flute Quartet No. 1….
