Composer: Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Performer: Tippett Quartet
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8574428
Release: 2023
Size: 1.36 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
String Quartet No. 1 in A major, Op. 16
01. I. Allegro molto
02. II. Adagio quasi Fantasia. Langsam, mit großem Ausdruck
03. III. Intermezzo. Ziemlich lebhaft, mit Grazie
04. IV. Finale. Allegretto amabile e comodo
String Quartet No. 2, Op. 26
05 .I. Allegro
06. II. Intermezzo. Allegretto con moto – Molto più mosso
07. III. Larghetto: Lento – Con moto sentimento
08. IV. Waltz (Finale): Tempo di Valse
String Quartet No. 3 in D, Op. 34
09. I. Allegro moderato – Tranquillo – Subito agitato – Tempo I – Poco meno
10. II. Scherzo. Allegro molto – Trio. L’istesso tempo – Meno mosso – Più mosso – Scherzo D.C. Al Fine
11. III. Sostenuto: Like a Folk Tune – Poco più mosso – Appassionato – Molto meno. Dolce – Tempo I
12. IV. Finale. Allegro – Allegro con fuoco – Più mosso
Erich Wolfgang Korngold wrote a significant body of chamber music (the Piano Trio and String Sextet are on Naxos 8.574008). His three String Quartets reflect differing periods of composition. The First marries impetuousness with enticing harmonies and rapt eloquence. The Second, which dates from 1933, is notable for its clarity, rhythmic impetus and melodic directness. The post-war Third is more relaxed, unexpectedly juxtaposing the archaic and modern with a joyful conclusion.