The Emerson String Quartet invites you to explore a rich tapestry of American classical music with their 1978 release, "The Emerson String Quartet Plays 50 Years of American Music 1919-1969." This captivating album spans five decades of chamber music, offering a diverse collection of works that showcase the evolution of American classical composition.
The ensemble, renowned for their precision and expressive performances, delves into a variety of pieces, including the intricate "Quartet Euphometric," the hauntingly beautiful "Triptych for High Voice and String Quartet," and the innovative "Three Variations on a Theme (String Quartet No. 2)." The album also features the complete String Quartet No. 2 and String Quartet No. 4, providing a comprehensive look at the string quartet form during this transformative period.
With a running time of 1 hour and 14 minutes, this album is a testament to the Emerson String Quartet's virtuosity and their commitment to bringing American classical music to the forefront. Recorded under the New World Records label, this collection is a must-listen for anyone interested in the development of American chamber music.
(C) 1978 Anthology of Recorded Music, Inc.
Tracks
Quartet EuphometricHenry Cowell, Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer, Masao Kawasaki, Eric Wilson
Triptych for High Voice and String Quartet: I. He It IsArthur Shepherd, Betsy Norden, Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer, Masao Kawasaki, Eric Wilson
Triptych for High Voice and String Quartet: II. The Day Is No MoreArthur Shepherd, Betsy Norden, Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer, Masao Kawasaki, Eric Wilson
Triptych for High Voice and String Quartet: III. Light, My LightArthur Shepherd, Betsy Norden, Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer, Masao Kawasaki, Eric Wilson
Three Variations on a Theme (String Quartet No. 2): Variation IRoy Harris, Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer, Masao Kawasaki, Eric Wilson
Three Variations on a Theme (String Quartet No. 2): Variation IIRoy Harris, Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer, Masao Kawasaki, Eric Wilson
Three Variations on a Theme (String Quartet No. 2): Variation IIIRoy Harris, Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer, Masao Kawasaki, Eric Wilson
String Quartet No. 2: IGunther Schuller, Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer, Eric Wilson, Lawrence Dutton
String Quartet No. 2: IIGunther Schuller, Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer, Eric Wilson, Lawrence Dutton
String Quartet No. 2: IIIGunther Schuller, Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer, Eric Wilson, Lawrence Dutton
String Quartet No. 4: IAndrew Imbrie, Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer, Eric Wilson, Lawrence Dutton
String Quartet No. 4: IIAndrew Imbrie, Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer, Eric Wilson, Lawrence Dutton
String Quartet No. 4: IIIAndrew Imbrie, Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer, Eric Wilson, Lawrence Dutton
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