The Op. 9 Quartets established the four-movement structure for string quartets, mirroring the symphony with a demanding first movement, a minuet, a slow movement, and a fast finale.
Composer Biography
The Op. 64 Quartets were composed around 1790, a turning point in Haydn's life when his long-time employer Prince Nikolaus Esterházy died, leaving Haydn independent.
Performer Biography
The Schuppanzigh Quartet is named after Ignaz Schuppanzigh (1776-1830), a friend of Beethoven and the founder of the first permanent string quartet in music history in 1796.
Recording & Production
The first CD in this three-album Haydn-Edition by the Schuppanzigh Quartet was awarded the Prelude Classical Award and the Diapason d'or.
Interpretation
The Schuppanzigh Quartet performs on original instruments and is known for its art of differentiation, wide dynamic range, clear lines, and lively enthusiasm.
Composition History
Haydn's Op. 9 String Quartets, composed between 1768 and 1770, were initially titled 'Divertimenti' by the composer, but represent a crucial step towards the classical string quartet.
Album & Artwork
This anthology aims to document the importance of Haydn's string quartet output, including less well-known works, to allow listeners to discover new music.
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