David Matthews' arrangement of Bach's B minor Prelude and Fugue from The Well-Tempered Clavier includes his own compositional additions, such as a fourth line for the viola.
Compositional Technique
David Matthews' recent quartets, like those of Mozart, achieve striking musical outcomes with an economy of means, often using moments of monody shared between players.
Composer's Artistic Vision
David Matthews' mastery in quartet writing stems from his deep love for counterpoint and fugue, which he has discussed extensively with Peter Sheppard Skærved, a performer on this album.
Composer Biography
David Matthews, the composer, has had a nearly 30-year relationship with the Kreutzer Quartet, who perform on this album.
Performer Biography
The Kreutzer Quartet is acclaimed for its adventurous performances and recordings of both contemporary works and great quartet literature.
Performer Biography
The Kreutzer Quartet has collaborated with David Matthews for many years and considers their recordings of his works on Toccata Classics among their proudest achievements.
Composer's Artistic Vision
David Matthews' approach to string quartet writing has deepened and metamorphosed over time, demonstrating a profound understanding and command of the medium.
