Previous CDs in this Haydn quartet series by the Schuppanzigh-Quartett have received critical acclaim, including the French recording prize 'Diapason d'Or'.
Historical Context
The 18th century, which musically transitioned from Baroque to Classical and then to Romanticism, was described by a writer in 1800 as 'the age of music'.
Performer Biography
The Schuppanzigh-Quartett is an internationally prominent ensemble known for its historical performance practice and masterly interpretation of Viennese classics.
Compositional Technique
The string quartet was often compared to an 'intellectually challenging conversation' in the 18th century, a concept articulated by Johann Friedrich Reichardt in 1773.
Composer Biography
Joseph Haydn, who died in 1809, possessed a substantial library that reflected his broad intellectual interests, including works in French, Italian, and English.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Haydn's extensive library, which included philosophical and aesthetic works, formed the intellectual basis for his musical compositions.
Performer Biography
Members of the Schuppanzigh-Quartett also hold prominent positions in other ensembles, such as Werner Matzke, who is solo cellist for Concerto Köln and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra.
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