Amati String Quartet - Haydn: String Quartets, Op.50 - Import 2 CD

Credits:

Amati String Quartet

Description:

The Amati String Quartet is based in Zurich, Switzerland (there is also an ensemble of the same name in Canada that actively performs Haydn, but it is unrelated to this group). Founded in 1981 by violinist Willy Zimmermann and viola player Nicholas Corti, the ensemble was active until 2009, boasting a wide repertoire ranging from classical to contemporary music and has released approximately 30 albums. This 2-CD set of six string quartets from Haydn Op.50 was awarded the "Choc du monde de la musique", a French CD prize. Enjoy the sophisticated interpretations and casual humor sprinkled throughout this highly listenable performance. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.String Quartets Op. 50, 1 B-Dur/ B flat Major Hob. III:44: Allegro
2.String Quartets Op. 50, 1 B-Dur/ B flat Major Hob. III:44: Adagio non lento
3.String Quartets Op. 50, 1 B-Dur/ B flat Major Hob. III:44: Poco Allegretto
4.String Quartets Op. 50, 1 B-Dur/ B flat Major Hob. III:44: Finale. Vivace
5.String Quartets Op. 50, 2 C-Dur / C Major Hob. III:45: Vivace
6.String Quartets Op. 50, 2 C-Dur / C Major Hob. III:45: Adagio cantabile
7.String Quartets Op. 50, 2 C-Dur / C Major Hob. III:45: Menuetto. Allegretto
8.String Quartets Op. 50, 2 C-Dur / C Major Hob. III:45: Finale. Vivace assai
9.String Quartets Op. 50, 3 Es-Dur / E flat Major Hob. III:46: Allegro con brio
10.String Quartets Op. 50, 3 Es-Dur / E flat Major Hob. III:46: Andante piuttosto Allegretto
11.String Quartets Op. 50, 3 Es-Dur / E flat Major Hob. III:46: Menuetto. Allegretto
12.String Quartets Op. 50, 3 Es-Dur / E flat Major Hob. III:46: Finale. Presto