Immerse yourself in the captivating world of chamber music with the Quatuor Athenaeum-Enesco's exquisite rendition of Louis Vierne's works. Released on January 1, 2010, under the Pierre Verany label, this album is a testament to the ensemble's virtuosity and deep musical insight.
The album features two significant compositions by the French organist and composer Louis Vierne: the Quintette pour piano et cordes, Op. 42, and the Quatuor à cordes, Op. 12. The Quintette pour piano et cordes, Op. 42, is a four-movement work that showcases Vierne's lyrical and expressive style, while the Quatuor à cordes, Op. 12, is a four-movement string quartet that highlights his mastery of contrapuntal writing.
The Quatuor Athenaeum-Enesco delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply moving. The ensemble's precise and nuanced playing brings out the rich harmonies and intricate textures of Vierne's music, making this album a must-listen for fans of chamber music. With a total duration of 53 minutes, this album is a perfect introduction to the works of Louis Vierne and a delightful addition to any classical music collection.
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Tracks
Quintette pour piano & cordes, Op. 42: 1er mouvement, poco lento, moderatoQuatuor Athenaeum-Enesco, Constantin Bogdanas, Florin Szigeti, Dan Iarca, Dorel Fodoreanu, Gabriel Tacchino, Piano
Quintette pour piano & cordes, Op. 42: 2ème mouvement, marghetto sostenutoQuatuor Athenaeum-Enesco, Constantin Bogdanas, Florin Szigeti, Dan Iarca, Dorel Fodoreanu, Gabriel Tacchino, Piano
Quintette pour piano & cordes, Op. 42: 3ème mouvement, allegro molto risolutoQuatuor Athenaeum-Enesco, Constantin Bogdanas, Florin Szigeti, Dan Iarca, Dorel Fodoreanu, Gabriel Tacchino, Piano
Quatuor à cordes, Op. 12: Introduction, allegro agitatoQuatuor Athenaeum-Enesco, Constantin Bogdanas, Florin Szigeti, Dan Iarca, Dorel Fodoreanu
Quatuor à cordes, Op. 12: Intermezzo, leggiero non troppo vivoQuatuor Athenaeum-Enesco, Constantin Bogdanas, Florin Szigeti, Dan Iarca, Dorel Fodoreanu
Quatuor à cordes, Op. 12: Andante, andante quasi adagioQuatuor Athenaeum-Enesco, Constantin Bogdanas, Florin Szigeti, Dan Iarca, Dorel Fodoreanu
Quatuor à cordes, Op. 12: Final, allegro vivaceQuatuor Athenaeum-Enesco, Constantin Bogdanas, Florin Szigeti, Dan Iarca, Dorel Fodoreanu