Haydn and Bartók: String Quartets (Movimentos Edition)
6/29/2010, 13 Tracks, 1:04:22
Featuring
Cristiano Gualco
Paolo Andreoli
Simone Gramaglia
Giovanni Scaglione
Quartetto di Cremona
Joseph Haydn
Béla Bartók
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Performer Biography
Hatto Beyerle, violist of the Alban Berg Quartet, mentored the Quartetto di Cremona, emphasizing the importance of studying original scores and introducing them to classical style.
Performer Biography
The Quartetto di Cremona, the ensemble performing on this album, was compared to a "beautifully cut Armani suit" by the leading string instrument magazine, 'The Strad'.
Cultural Impact
The string quartet, from its 'inventor' Haydn to its 'great master' Bartók, is considered one of the most profound and multifaceted genres in Western music.
Performer Biography
Piero Farulli, violist of the legendary Quartetto Italiano, played a key role in the musical development of the Quartetto di Cremona, teaching them about passion and seriousness in music.
Compositional Technique
Béla Bartók's String Quartet No. 4 features a symmetrical 'bridge form' structure, where the slow middle movement is the emotional centerpiece.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Joseph Haydn, considered the 'father of the string quartet', is the most important composer for the Quartetto di Cremona, inspiring their research and quest with his variety and experimental joy.
Composer Biography
Unlike Haydn, who became original in isolation, Bartók's compositions reflect his immersion in diverse musical traditions, including thousands of Eastern European folk songs and Baroque music.
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