The Emerson String Quartet, renowned for their technical prowess and interpretive depth, presents "The String Quartet Revealed," a monumental three-disc collection that spans over four and a half hours of captivating chamber music. This album is a testament to the quartet's enduring legacy, celebrating their 40th anniversary as an ensemble. Recorded in 2007, the album features a diverse repertoire that showcases the Emerson String Quartet's versatility and mastery of the string quartet form.
The collection includes works by some of the most celebrated composers in classical music history, such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert, Johannes Brahms, Antonín Dvořák, and Béla Bartók. Each piece is performed with the precision and passion that the Emerson String Quartet is known for, offering listeners an unparalleled experience of these timeless compositions.
From the intense and dramatic "String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465 'Dissonance'" by Mozart to the profound and introspective "String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131" by Beethoven, the album takes listeners on a journey through the rich tapestry of string quartet literature. The Emerson String Quartet's performances are marked by their exceptional musicality, technical brilliance, and deep understanding of the compositions they interpret.
This album is not just a compilation of performances but a celebration of the string quartet as an art form. The Emerson String Quartet's meticulous attention to detail and their ability to bring out the nuances in each piece make this collection a standout in their discography. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "The String Quartet Revealed" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 20 No. 5: I. Allegro moderatoJoseph Haydn, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 33 No. 2 "The Joke": II. Scherzo. AllegroJoseph Haydn, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet in D Major, Op. 64 No. 5 "The Lark": I. Allegro moderatoJoseph Haydn, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 74 No. 3 "Rider": II. Largo assaiJoseph Haydn, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet in D Minor, Op. 76 No. 2 "Fifths": IV. Finale. Vivace assaiJoseph Haydn, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet in G Major, Op. 77 No. 1: III. Menuetto. Presto – TrioJoseph Haydn, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 15 in D Minor, K. 421: III. Menuetto. Allegretto – TrioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 16 in E-Flat Major, K. 428: II. Andante con motoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 17 in B-Flat Major, K. 458 "The Hunt": IV. Allegro assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465 "Dissonance": I. Adagio – AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18 No. 1: III. Scherzo. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 18 No. 2: I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, Op. 59 No. 1 "Razumovsky No. 1": II. Allegretto vivace e sempre scherzandoLudwig van Beethoven, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59 No. 3 "Razumovsky No. 3": IV. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: I. Adagio ma non troppo e molto espressivoLudwig van Beethoven, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 13 in B-Flat Major, Op. 130: II. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 12 in C Minor, D. 703 "Quartettsatz"Franz Schubert, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 13 in A Minor, D. 804 "Rosamunde": II. AndanteFranz Schubert, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": IV. PrestoFranz Schubert, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 13: I. Adagio – Allegro vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 44 No. 1: IV. Presto con brioFelix Mendelssohn, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80: III. AdagioFelix Mendelssohn, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 3 in A Major, Op. 41 No. 3: I. Andante espressivo – Allegro molto moderatoRobert Schumann, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 51 No. 1: II. Romanze. Poco adagio - Recorded 1984Johannes Brahms, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 1 in E Minor, JB 1:105 "From My Life": I. Allegro vivo appassionatoBedřich Smetana, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96, B. 179 "American": IV. Finale. Vivace ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 2 in D Major: III. Notturno. AndanteAlexander Borodin, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: III. Scherzo. Allegro non tanto e con fuoco – TrioPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 27: III. Intermezzo. Allegro molto marcato – Più vivo e scherzandoEdvard Grieg, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet in G Minor, CD 91: I. Animé et très décidéClaude Debussy, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet, M. 35: II. Assez vif, très rythméMaurice Ravel, Emerson String Quartet
5 Movements, Op. 5 (1909 String Quartet Version): III. Sehr bewegtAnton Webern, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet, Op. 11: II. Molto adagio (Original Version of Adagio for Strings)Samuel Barber, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 2: II. ArgumentsCharles Ives, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 2, Sz. 67: II. Allegro molto capricciosoBéla Bartók, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91: III. Non troppo lentoBéla Bartók, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 5, Sz. 102: III. Scherzo. Alla bulgarese – TrioBéla Bartók, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet in D Minor, Op. 56 "Voces intimae": V. AllegroJean Sibelius, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 92: III. AllegroSergei Prokofiev, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 3 in F Major, Op. 73: III. Allegro non troppo - Live at Harris Concert Hall, Aspen, 1999Dmitri Shostakovich, Emerson String Quartet
String Quartet No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 110: V. Largo - Live at Harris Concert Hall, Aspen, 1998Dmitri Shostakovich, Emerson String Quartet
2 Pieces for String Quartet (1931): No. 2, Polka (The Age of Gold) - Live at Harris Concert Hall, Aspen, 1999Dmitri Shostakovich, Emerson String Quartet
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