Immerse yourself in the profound and intricate world of Franz Schubert with his final string quartets and the enchanting Piano Quintet "The Trout". Released on June 1, 2017, by Praga Digitals, this album is a testament to Schubert's mastery of chamber music, offering a rich and diverse collection of his most celebrated works.
The album opens with the lively and spirited Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. posth. 114, D. 667, affectionately known as "The Trout". This quintet is a delightful blend of Schubert's signature melodic charm and technical brilliance, showcasing his ability to create music that is both accessible and deeply complex.
Following the quintet, the album delves into Schubert's last string quartets, Nos. 12-15. These quartets, composed in the final years of Schubert's life, are a profound exploration of his artistic maturity. Each quartet is a journey in itself, from the intense and dramatic String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810, "Death and the Maiden", to the more serene and reflective String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, D. 887.
With a total duration of 2 hours and 39 minutes, this album is a comprehensive exploration of Schubert's late chamber music. It's a perfect blend of the familiar and the unexpected, offering both the well-known "Trout" Quintet and the lesser-known but equally captivating string quartets. Whether you're a longtime fan of Schubert or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
2022 Little Tribeca2017 Praga Digitals
Tracks
Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": I. Allegro vivaceFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet, Mieczysław Horszowski, Julius Levine
Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": II. AndanteFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet, Mieczysław Horszowski, Julius Levine
Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": III. Scherzo. Presto - TrioFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet, Mieczysław Horszowski, Julius Levine
Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": IV. Thema (Andantino) - Variations I-V - AllegrettoFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet, Mieczysław Horszowski, Julius Levine
Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": V. Allegro giustoFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet, Mieczysław Horszowski, Julius Levine
String quartet No. 12 in C Minor, D. 703 "Quartettsatz": Allegro assaiFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet
String Quartet No. 13 in A Minor, Op. 29 No. 1, D. 804: I. Allegro ma non troppoFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet
String Quartet No. 13 in A Minor, Op. 29 No. 1, D. 804: II. AndanteFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet
String Quartet No. 13 in A Minor, Op. 29 No. 1, D. 804: III. Menuetto. Allegretto - TrioFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet
String Quartet No. 13 in A Minor, Op. 29 No. 1, D. 804: IV. Allegro moderatoFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet
String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": I. AllegroFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet
String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": II. Andante con motoFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet
String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": III. Scherzo. Allegro moltoFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet
String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": IV. PrestoFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet
String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, D. 887: I. Allegro molto moderatoFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet
String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, D. 887: II. Andante un poco motoFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet
String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, D. 887: III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Trio. AllegrettoFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet
String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, D. 887: IV. Allegro assaiFranz Schubert, Budapest String Quartet
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