The Maggini Quartet, formed in 1988, is an internationally acclaimed group that has performed at major festivals and halls across the UK, Europe, the USA, Japan, and Korea.
Composer Biography
When Haydn handed over the manuscript for the two finished movements of Op. 103, he remarked, 'It is my last child, but it still looks like me'.
Composer Biography
Towards the end of his life, Haydn suffered a decline in his ability to concentrate, which greatly distressed him.
Recording & Production
This CD recording was made possible by Lincoln National's support of Brunel University Arts Centre, which won under the National Heritage Pairing Scheme.
Composition History
Haydn's Op. 77 string quartets, composed in 1799, consist of only two quartets, which was unusual as his quartets were mostly published in sets of six.
Instruments
The Maggini Quartet's name comes from Giovanni Paulo Maggini, a famous 16th-century Brescian violin maker, an example of whose work is played by David Angel.
Composition History
Haydn's Op. 103 is his last composition and remains unfinished, with only two movements completed due to his failing physical powers.
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