Haydn: String Quartets, Op. 33 "Russian", No. 3 "The Bird", 4 and 6

Haydn: String Quartets, Op. 33 "Russian", No. 3 "The Bird", 4 and 6

Haydn: String Quartets, Op. 33 "Russian", No. 3 "The Bird", 4 and 6
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Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn
Performer: Kodaly Quartet
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1995-01-25
Music Label: Naxos
Soundtracks:
  1. Allegro Moderato
  2. Scherzo: Allegretto
  3. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
  4. Finale: Rondo-Presto
  5. Vivace Assai
  6. Andante
  7. Scherzo: Allegretto
  8. Finale: Allegretto
  9. Allegro Moderato
  10. Scherzo: Allegretto
  11. Largo
  12. Finale: Presto

Music reviews of Haydn: String Quartets, Op. 33 "Russian", No. 3 "The Bird", 4 and 6

Music Review: Haydn's Top 30 Quartets
Rating: 5 Stars

This is general review of the Naxos series of Haydn's string quartets.

You know the old saying, "you get what you pay for." This is usually true for sure ... but once in a while in life something comes around whose quality and value far exceed the price. Such is the case with the Naxos recordings of the Kodaly Quartet. These are performances of top caliber recorded with very good to excellent sound quality.

But, where to start with so many Haydn quartets? One suggestion is to get the Naxos SETS of these works which are an even more stellar bargin. But, if you are buying one CD at-a-time (which perhaps allows for more appreciation and slower savoring), you might focus on what is known as "Haydn's Top 30." This is a list of Haydn's quartets that are recognized by many experts as his finest: Op. 3 (no. 3,5) - Op.9 (no. 2) - Op. 17 (no. 5) - Op. 20 (no. 4,5,6) - Op. 33 (No. 2,3,6) - Op. 50 (no. 6) - Op. 54 (no. 1,2,3) - Op. 64 (all) - Op. 74 (no. 1,2,3) - Op. 76 (all) - Op. 77 (no. 1,2).

Quartets prior to Op. 17 have more of a simpler, pleasant "galante" style and are quite enjoyable for "everyday listening" ... Op. 20 sees Haydn fully in his "Storm & Stress" period with bold harmonies and dynamic rhythms ... By Op. 33 Haydn was over his pre-Romantic-era emotive composing and returned to a more lyrical style .... Op. 64 has a really gorgeous and relaxed style ... then in Op. 76 & 77 we see the pinnacle of Haydn's craft late in his life with quartets rich in intelligent construction, complex part writing and more grand 'symphonic' harmonies - part due to his writing for large London audiences. A good place to start is to get one CD each from roughly Haydn's early-middle-late periods - like Op. 3, Op. 33 and Op. 76 and see the development that occured as Haydn literally gave birth to the modern string quartet.

Another quartet with a keen affinity for Haydn is the Austrian quartet, Quatuor Mosaiques, whose vivid recordings of Op. 20, 33, 64, 76 and 77 have won critical acclaim for their in-depth readings and beautiful sound. Using period instruments, the Mosaiques' recordings in general are more dramatic in style and tone generally than the Kodaly Quartet (using modern instruments) and are considered by most to be the finest of any period-instrument quartet right now. Their award-winning Op. 20 recording is most exceptional and dramatic. But the Kodaly Quartet with their lucious, smooth-sounding Haydn recordings gets universally high marks from most reviewers and is the finest value bar none. Go for the sets for the best value.
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