The Kolisch Quartet performed all its repertoire from memory, allowing members to communicate more intimately without music stands or reading spectacles.
Performer Biography
Rudolf Kolisch, leader of the Kolisch Quartet, insisted on rehearsing with scores rather than individual parts, and the group became known as 'high priests of new music'.
Composition History
Igor Stravinsky originally titled his Three Pieces for String Quartet 'Grotesques', with movements named 'Danse', 'Excentrique' (based on comedian 'Little Tich'), and 'Cantique', but later withdrew these titles.
Performer Biography
The Budapest Quartet, founded by Dutch cellist Harry Son, underwent significant personnel changes, transforming from a Hungarian group into a Russian one over its half-century career.
Performer Biography
The Quatuor Krettly, which flourished from 1926 until World War II, made a specialty of playing Igor Stravinsky's string quartet works.
Performer Biography
The Kolisch Quartet's leader, Rudolf Kolisch, was left-handed due to a childhood accident, leading him to sit on the right of the stage with the second violin on the left.
Recording & Production
The album features three distinct performances, serving as reminders of an era when musicians infused new music and classics with personal and national playing styles.
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