 |
|---|
Album title |
STRING QUARTETS vol. II Beethoven - Nordheim - Bartók |
|---|---|
Performer |
Engegårdkvartetten |
Catalogue # |
2L-071-SACD |
EAN13 |
7041888515227 |
ISRC-code |
NOMPP1009010-110 |
Disc 1 |
Hybrid
SACD MCH 5.1 DSD Stereo DSD |
Release date |
August 2010 |
Recording date |
April 2009 |
Location |
Sofienberg Church, Oslo, Norway |
Original source |
DXD (352.8kHz/24bit) |
| STRING QUARTETS vol. II Beethoven - Nordheim - Bartók The monumental creativity which Beethoven, Nordheim and Bartók gave to the genre of the string quartet is our greatest inspiration. In the Harp we find Beethoven at his most entertaining and least problematic, although slightly provocative in the almost forced gentleness of the final movement. We chose to record the String Quartet 1956 including its incredibly atmospheric final Largo in honour of one of Norway's greatest composer, Arne Nordheim. The intensity and individuality of Bartók's 3rd Quartet make it a natural conclusion for us, juxtaposing the most intimate and lonely music with hard-hitting rhythmic sections which only Bartók could bring off. The Engegård Quartet made their first appearance at the 2006 Lofoten International Chamber Music Festival. Inspired by the midnight sun, their musical landscape ranges from glowing core energy to the gentle lyrical sound of Norwegian nature. |
|
All-digital-services PAGE NEWSLETTERS: Release sheet, August 2010 |
|
|
| REVIEWS | |
| NORWEGIAN | INTERNATIONAL |
| Dagsavisen Harstad Tidende Avisa Nordland Vårt Land Kulturspeilet Smaalenene Dagbladet KLASSISK Bergens Tidende |
SA-CD.net |
|
related releases
|
|
