Franz Schubert: The Last String Quartets Nos. 12-15, Piano Quintet "The Trout"
6/1/2017, 18 Tracks, 2:39:44
Featuring
Julius Levine
Mieczysław Horszowski
Joseph Roisman
Jac Gorodetzky
Boris Kroyt
Mischa Schneider
Alexander (Sasha) Schneider
Budapest String Quartet
Franz Schubert
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Composition History
The String Quartet No. 13 in A minor, D.804, was premiered by the Schuppanzigh Quartet, the first permanent professional ensemble, and was the only quartet by Schubert published during his lifetime.
Instruments
While resident at the Library of Congress, the Budapest String Quartet played on Stradivari instruments from the Gertrude Clarke Whittall Collection, including the Betts violin and Castelbarco instruments.
Cultural Impact
The Budapest String Quartet significantly influenced chamber music in the United States and internationally, raising audience numbers and setting a high standard for later players.
Performer Biography
The Budapest String Quartet, originally formed by three Hungarians and a Dutchman, later consisted of four Russians.
Composition History
Schubert's 'Trout' Quintet, D.667, was written for him to play with friends, and its varied theme from the song 'Die Forelle' relates it to the divertimento form.
Performer Biography
The Budapest String Quartet had strict rules, including resolving disputes by vote, not taking outside engagements, equal pay for all members, and no wives or girlfriends at rehearsals.
Historical Context
The Budapest String Quartet emigrated to the United States in 1938 and became the resident quartet at the Library of Congress in Washington from 1940 to 1962.
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