Composer: Antonín Dvořák
Performer: Lawrence Power, Takács Quartet
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Hyperion
Catalogue: CDA68142
Release: 2017
Size: 1.13 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
String Quintet No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 ‘American’
01. I. Allegro non tanto
02. II. Allegro vivo
03. III. Larghetto
04. IV. Finale: Allegro giusto
String Quartet in A flat major, Op 105
05. I. Adagio ma non troppo – Allegro appassionato
06. II. Molto vivace
07. III. Lento e molto cantabile
08. IV. Finale: Allegro non tanto
A new release from the Takács Quartet is guaranteed to be a highlight of the musical year, and this one easily exceeds all expectations. The ‘American’ quintet dates from Dvořák’s sojourn in the New World, the quartet from his return to old-world Prague; both are marvellous works, sounding here every bit the masterpieces they undoubtedly are.