Immerse yourself in the virtuosic world of Niccolò Paganini with the release of "Paganini: Complete Quartets for String Trio and Guitar Vol. 1" on Brilliant Classics. This exquisite collection, released on May 1, 2023, showcases Paganini's mastery of the string quartet form, blending classical elegance with the rhythmic vitality of ragtime. Spanning a generous 3 hours and 4 minutes, the album features a comprehensive selection of Paganini's quartets, including his Quartet No. 4, Quartet No. 15 in A Major, Quartet No. 9 in D Major, Quartet No. 6 in D Minor, Quartet No. 8 in A Major, Quartet No. 12 in A Minor, Quartet No. 5 in C Major, and Quartet No. 11 in B Major. Each piece is a testament to Paganini's innovative spirit and technical brilliance, offering a rich tapestry of musical emotions and styles. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this album promises a captivating journey through the genius of one of history's most celebrated composers.
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Tracks
Quartet No. 4, (Op. 5 No. 1) M.S.31: I. PrestoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 4, (Op. 5 No. 1) M.S.31: II. AndanteNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 4, (Op. 5 No. 1) M.S.31: III. Cantabile, quasi LarghettoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 4, (Op. 5 No. 1) M.S.31: IV. Finale - PrestissimoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 15 in A Major, M.S.42: I. MaestosoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 15 in A Major, M.S.42: II. Minuetto a canone, AndantinoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 15 in A Major, M.S.42: III. Recitativo, andante sostenuto e con SentimentoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 15 in A Major, M.S.42: IV. Adagio CantabileNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 15 in A Major, M.S.42: V. Rondò, AllegrettoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 9 in D Major, M.S.36: I. Allegro ModeratoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Razvan Popovici
Quartet No. 9 in D Major, M.S.36: II. Minuetto alla ValtzNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Razvan Popovici
Quartet No. 9 in D Major, M.S.36: III. Adagio sostenuto AppassionatamenteNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Razvan Popovici
Quartet No. 9 in D Major, M.S.36: IV. Allegro VivaceNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Razvan Popovici
Quartet No. 6 in D Minor, (Op. 5 No. 3) M.S.33: I. AllegroNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Razvan Popovici
Quartet No. 6 in D Minor, (Op. 5 No. 3) M.S.33: II. ModeratoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Razvan Popovici
Quartet No. 6 in D Minor, (Op. 5 No. 3) M.S.33: III. Tema cantabile, quasi LarghettoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Razvan Popovici
Quartet No. 6 in D Minor, (Op. 5 No. 3) M.S.33: IV. Polacchetta, allegro con BrioNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Razvan Popovici
Quartet No. 8 in A Major, M.S.42: I. AllegrettoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 8 in A Major, M.S.42: II. Minuetto, AndantinoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 8 in A Major, M.S.42: III. Cantabile molto AdagioNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 8 in A Major, M.S.42: IV. Rondò, AllegrettoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 12 in A Minor, M.S.39: I. Allegro GiustoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 12 in A Minor, M.S.39: II. Largo tenuto con PrecisioneNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 12 in A Minor, M.S.39: III. Minuetto (Allegretto Mosso)Niccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Vladimir Mendelssohn
Quartet No. 5 in C Major, (Op. 5 No. 2) M.S.32: I. AllegroNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Joel Waterman
Quartet No. 5 in C Major, (Op. 5 No. 2) M.S.32: II. Minuetto, AllegrettoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Joel Waterman
Quartet No. 5 in C Major, (Op. 5 No. 2) M.S.32: III. Cantabile, LarghettoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Joel Waterman
Quartet No. 5 in C Major, (Op. 5 No. 2) M.S.32: IV. Polacca, quasi PrestoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Joel Waterman
Quartet No. 11 in B Major, M.S.38: I. Allegro ModeratoNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Joel Waterman
Quartet No. 11 in B Major, M.S.38: II. Minuetto (Allegretto)Niccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Joel Waterman
Quartet No. 11 in B Major, M.S.38: III. Larghetto, con PassioneNiccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Joel Waterman
Quartet No. 11 in B Major, M.S.38: IV. Polacca (Andante Mosso)Niccolò Paganini, Daniel Rowland, Maja Bogdanovic, Alberto Mesirca, Joel Waterman