Schubert's String Quintet in C major was composed in September and October 1828 and was his instrumental swan song.
Performer Biography
Amsterdam Sinfonietta is an ensemble of 22 musicians from around the world that performs without a conductor, under the direction of Candida Thompson.
Interpretation
For this recording, Amsterdam Sinfonietta requested arranger Marijn van Prooijen to adapt the second cello part of Schubert's String Quintet in C major for double bass.
Instruments
Rick Stotijn, the double bassist, plays a small double bass with a high tuning in fourths and a high C string, allowing for flexibility in different registers.
Composer Biography
Franz Schubert died at the age of 31, likely from typhoid fever, and was buried in a monk's habit with a laurel wreath.
Critical Reception
Schubert's String Quintet in C major was not performed until 22 years after his death and was only published three years later, in 1853.
Performer Biography
Candida Thompson, the artistic director of Amsterdam Sinfonietta, has been concertmaster since 1995 and artistic director since 2003.
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