Kronos Quartet Performs Alfred Schnittke: The Complete String Quartets
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Composer: Alfred SchnittkePerformer: Hank Dutt
Performer: David Harrington
Performer: Joan Jeanrenaud
Performer: John Sherba
Performer: Kronos Quartet
Edition: Music CD
Audio: German (Unknown); German (Published)
CD Release Date: 1998-05-19
Music Label: Nonesuch
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
- String Quartet No. 1: I. Sonata - A. SCHNITTKE
- String Quartet No. 1: II. Canon - A. SCHNITTKE
- String Quartet No. 1: III. Cadenza - A. SCHNITTKE
- Canon In Memory Of I. Stravinsky - A. SCHNITTKE
- String Quartet No. 2: I. Moderato - A. SCHNITTKE
- String Quartet No. 2: II. Agitato - A. SCHNITTKE
- String Quartet No. 2: III. Mesto - A. SCHNITTKE
- String Quartet No. 2: IV. Moderato - A. SCHNITTKE
- String Quartet No. 3: I. Andante - A. SCHNITTKE
- String Quartet No. 3: II. Agitato - A. SCHNITTKE
- String Quartet No. 3: III. Pesante - A. SCHNITTKE
- String Quartet No. 4: I. Lento - Alfred Schnittke
- String Quartet No. 4: II. Allegro - Alfred Schnittke
- String Quartet No. 4: III. Lento - Alfred Schnittke
- String Quartet No. 4: IV. Vivace - Alfred Schnittke
- String Quartet No. 4: V. Lento - Alfred Schnittke
- Collected Songs Where Every Verse is Filled With Grief - Alfred Schnittke
Music reviews of Kronos Quartet Performs Alfred Schnittke: The Complete String Quartets
Music Review: Technicals and musical form
Rating: 5 Stars
Both aspects of music are necessary to make a satsifiing performance. The Kronos achieves excellence in both levels. I disagree with the reviewer who says "mechanical excercise" in performance.
I own the Shostakovich sq's with the Borodin/Melodyia/1970's recording, and can compare this performance to that legendary group/recording.IOW the essence of the music comes forth from the instruments, the music is alive. "leaves the instruments"
I was told by a friend from a classical music chat forum, Good music guide, that this Kronos was not his recommended choice.
But my research indicated otherwise. So I "took the chance" and ordered it. To my surprise this recording more than met my hopes for a fine recording.
As a reviewer mentioned, if you are familiar with Bartok and Shostakovich's sq's, the Schnittke will be a welcomed addition to your chamber listenings.
The russians have fully acknowledged Schnittke as Shostakovich's true heir. Something that syruck me at first hearing hiw syms 3/Rozhdestvensy, 4/Rozhdestvensky, and especially Schnittke's incredible Concerto grosso4/Sym5 (goes by that name , as it botha sym and a concerto grosso). On the BIS label.
Schnittke, one of the last genius in composition, beginning with Bach. Music of a sacred nature, food for the soul of modern man.
EDIT:
Now after a few months of knowing this set, I'm convinced of the deep devotion of the Kronos in the Schnittke.
Deeply committed performance in these chamber works of high genius.
As much as I love the Bartok and Shostakovich sq's, I' might have to say the Schnittke offer even more.
Highly recommended to all Schnittke fans.
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All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.These quartets (and who else but the Kronos Quartet should record them) represent Schnittke at his polystylistic best. The Kronos Quartet captures the essence of Schnittke's multi-hued textures, but these are not friendly works. In fact, they are quite foreboding--but then so are the quartets of Shostakovich and Bartók. This is a two-disc set that also includes the brief "Canon in Memory of I. Stravinsky" and Collected Songs. Schnittke's best music contains its own instruction manual. Listen long enough and you'll get it. --Paul Cook
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