Composer: Leone Sinigaglia
Performer: Archos Quartet
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8574183
Release: 2020
Size: 638 MB
Recovery: +3%
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01. Concert-Étude in D Major, Op. 5
2 Characterstücke, Op. 35 (Version for String Quartet)
02. No. 1, Regenlied
03. No. 2, Étude-Caprice
Variations on a Theme by Brahms, Op. 22
04. Theme
05. Var. 1
06. Var. 2, Con eleganza
07. Var. 3, Andantino mosso
08. Var. 4, Con fuoco
09. Var. 5, Allegro comodo
10. Var. 6, Alla mazurka
11. Var. 7, Un poco agitato
12. Var. 8, Andantino mosso
13. Var. 9, Molto espressivo, con moto
14. Var. 10, Vivacissimo
15. Var. 11, Andante mesto
16. Var. 12, Allegretto animato e grazioso
17. Var. 13, Andantino mosso
18. Var. 14, Grave e passionato
19. Var. 15, Agitato ed impetuoso
20. Var. 16, Finale. Lo stesso tempo
21. Scherzo, Op. 8
22. Hora mystica
String Quartet in D Major, Op. 27
23. I. Allegro comodo
24. II. Scherzo. Allegro vivo
25. III. Adagio non troppo
26. IV. Allegro con spirito
The renowned Italian composer and mountaineer Leone Sinigaglia wrote a fascinating series of pieces for string quartet that reflect his powers of characterisation and elegance. Flowing melodies can be heard throughout, not least in the Concert-Étude, Op. 5, while the more substantial Variations on a Theme of Brahms, Op. 22 display his technical skill and expressive variety, whether reflective, sombre or exuberant. His String Quartet in D major, Op. 27 exemplifies his dual inheritance: a commanding central European facility, combined with a natural Italian lyricism.