Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Viennese classical music with the Alban Berg Quartett's latest album, "Viennese Music: Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss...". This extraordinary collection, set for release on August 3, 2025, under Warner Classics, is a testament to the quartet's virtuosity and the enduring brilliance of these classical masters.
Spanning nearly five hours and featuring 85 tracks, this album is a comprehensive journey through the works of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and Strauss. The Alban Berg Quartett, renowned for their precise and expressive performances, brings a fresh perspective to these timeless pieces. From the lively "Eisele- und Beisele-Sprünge" by Strauss to the profound "Death and the Maiden" by Schubert, each composition is rendered with exquisite detail and emotional depth.
The album includes both studio recordings and live performances, such as the Mozart "Dissonance" Quartet recorded at Carnegie Hall in 1985 and Haydn's "The Bird" Quartet from a 1999 concert at the Wiener Konzerthaus. These live tracks add a dynamic energy that complements the meticulous studio recordings.
Highlights include Beethoven's intricate "String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131" and Schubert's enchanting "Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 'The Trout'". The Alban Berg Quartett's interpretation of Berg's own "Lyric Suite for String Quartet" is particularly noteworthy, offering a unique insight into the composer's personal and artistic expressions.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The Alban Berg Quartett's masterful performances and the diverse selection of works make "Viennese Music: Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss..." an essential addition to any classical music collection.
Strauss I, J: Eisele- und Beisele-Sprünge, Op. 202 (Arr. Weinmann for String Quintet)Johann Strauss I, Alban Berg Quartett, Alois Posch
Haydn: String Quartet in C Major, Op. 76 No. 3, Hob. III:77 "Emperor": I. AllegroJoseph Haydn, Alban Berg Quartett
Haydn: String Quartet in C Major, Op. 76 No. 3, Hob. III:77 "Emperor": II. Poco adagio, cantabileJoseph Haydn, Alban Berg Quartett
Haydn: String Quartet in C Major, Op. 76 No. 3, Hob. III:77 "Emperor": III. Menuetto. AllegroJoseph Haydn, Alban Berg Quartett
Haydn: String Quartet in C Major, Op. 76 No. 3, Hob. III:77 "Emperor": IV. Finale. PrestoJoseph Haydn, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 17 in B-Flat Major, Op. 10 No. 3, K. 458 "Hunt": I. Allegro vivace assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 17 in B-Flat Major, Op. 10 No. 3, K. 458 "Hunt": II. Minuetto. ModeratoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 17 in B-Flat Major, Op. 10 No. 3, K. 458 "Hunt": III. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 17 in B-Flat Major, Op. 10 No. 3, K. 458 "Hunt": IV. Allegro assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Schubert: String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": I. AllegroFranz Schubert, Alban Berg Quartett
Schubert: String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": II. Andante con motoFranz Schubert, Alban Berg Quartett
Schubert: String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": III. Scherzo. Allegro molto - TrioFranz Schubert, Alban Berg Quartett
Schubert: String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": IV. PrestoFranz Schubert, Alban Berg Quartett
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Alban Berg Quartett
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6: II. Adagio ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Alban Berg Quartett
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6: III. Scherzo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Alban Berg Quartett
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6: IV. La malinconia. Adagio - Allegretto quasi allegroLudwig van Beethoven, Alban Berg Quartett
Webern: 5 Movements for String Quartet, Op. 5: No. 1, Heftig bewegtAnton Webern, Alban Berg Quartett
Webern: 5 Movements for String Quartet, Op. 5: No. 2, Sehr langsamAnton Webern, Alban Berg Quartett
Webern: 5 Movements for String Quartet, Op. 5: No. 3, Sehr lebhaftAnton Webern, Alban Berg Quartett
Webern: 5 Movements for String Quartet, Op. 5: No. 4, Sehr langsamAnton Webern, Alban Berg Quartett
Webern: 5 Movements for String Quartet, Op. 5: No. 5, In zarter BewegungAnton Webern, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465 "Dissonance": I. Adagio - Allegro (Live at Carnegie Hall, 1.III.1985)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465 "Dissonance": II. Andante cantabile (Live at Carnegie Hall, 1.III.1985)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465 "Dissonance": III. Menuetto. Allegro - Trio (Live at Carnegie Hall, 1.III.1985)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465 "Dissonance": IV. Allegro (Live at Carnegie Hall, 1.III.1985)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: I. Adagio ma non troppo e molto espressivoLudwig van Beethoven, Alban Berg Quartett
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: II. Allegro molto vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Alban Berg Quartett
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: III. Allegro moderatoLudwig van Beethoven, Alban Berg Quartett
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: IV. Andante ma non troppo e molto cantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Alban Berg Quartett
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: V. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Alban Berg Quartett
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: VI. Adagio quasi un poco andanteLudwig van Beethoven, Alban Berg Quartett
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: VII. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Alban Berg Quartett
Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": I. Allegro vivaceFranz Schubert, Alban Berg Quartett, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Georg Hortnagel
Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": II. AndanteFranz Schubert, Alban Berg Quartett, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Georg Hortnagel
Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": III. Scherzo. PrestoFranz Schubert, Alban Berg Quartett, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Georg Hortnagel
Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": IV. Tema con variazione. AndantinoFranz Schubert, Alban Berg Quartett, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Georg Hortnagel
Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": V. Finale. Allegro giustoFranz Schubert, Alban Berg Quartett, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Georg Hortnagel
Berg: Lyric Suite for String Quartet: I. Allegretto giovialeAlban Berg, Alban Berg Quartett
Berg: Lyric Suite for String Quartet: II. Andante amorosoAlban Berg, Alban Berg Quartett
Berg: Lyric Suite for String Quartet: III. Allegro misterioso - Trio estaticoAlban Berg, Alban Berg Quartett
Berg: Lyric Suite for String Quartet: IV. Adagio appassionatoAlban Berg, Alban Berg Quartett
Berg: Lyric Suite for String Quartet: V. Presto delirandoAlban Berg, Alban Berg Quartett
Berg: Lyric Suite for String Quartet: VI. Largo desolatoAlban Berg, Alban Berg Quartett
Haydn: String Quartet in C Major, Op. 33 No. 3, Hob. III:39 "The Bird": I. Allegro moderato (Live at Wiener Konzerthaus, 1999)Joseph Haydn, Alban Berg Quartett
Haydn: String Quartet in C Major, Op. 33 No. 3, Hob. III:39 "The Bird": II. Scherzo. Allegretto - Trio (Live at Wiener Konzerthaus, 1999)Joseph Haydn, Alban Berg Quartett
Haydn: String Quartet in C Major, Op. 33 No. 3, Hob. III:39 "The Bird": III. Adagio (Live at Wiener Konzerthaus, 1999)Joseph Haydn, Alban Berg Quartett
Haydn: String Quartet in C Major, Op. 33 No. 3, Hob. III:39 "The Bird": IV. Finale. Rondo presto (Live at Wiener Konzerthaus, 1999)Joseph Haydn, Alban Berg Quartett
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, Op. 59 No. 1 "Razumovsky": I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Alban Berg Quartett
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, Op. 59 No. 1 "Razumovsky": II. Allegretto vivace e sempre scherzandoLudwig van Beethoven, Alban Berg Quartett
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