Bartók's String Quartet No. 1 is deeply personal, reflecting an unhappy love affair and his musical tendencies.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded from July 12 to 16, 2016, at MC2 Grenoble, France.
Composer Biography
Erwin Schulhoff, a Czech Jewish composer, was one of the first victims of Nazi barbarism.
Album & Artwork
The album title "Lettres Intimes" (Intimate Letters) refers to two of the three quartets on the album, which are linked to a love affair in the composers' lives.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Schulhoff, a virtuoso pianist and composer, drew inspiration from diverse sources including Schoenberg, neo-classicism, expressionism, popular song, and jazz.
Composition History
Janáček's String Quartet No. 2, subtitled 'Intimate Letters', is a reflection of his love for Kamila Stösslova.
Performer Biography
The Quatuor Voce consists of Sarah Dayan (Violin I/II), Cécile Roubin (Violin I/II), Guillaume Becker (Viola), and Lydia Shelley (Cello).
