The scherzo movement was a particular strength for Mendelssohn, as evidenced by his innovative approach to the form in Quartet no. 5, op. 44 no. 3.
Composition History
Mendelssohn's revival of Bach's St Matthew Passion in 1829, which caused a stir in Europe, was made possible by Fanny's active participation, with Felix handling orchestral work and Fanny preparing vocal parts.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in June 2022 at the Arsenal de Metz, a prestigious venue reinvented by Ricardo Bofill from a 19th-century military arsenal.
Composition History
Mendelssohn's Quartet op. 80 was his last completed work, written in the summer of 1847 as an outburst of rebellion and grief after his sister Fanny's sudden death.
Composer Biography
Felix Mendelssohn and his sister Fanny, four years his senior, received the same general education and musical training from the best Berlin teachers.
Performer Biography
The Quatuor Van Kuijk, founded in Paris in 2012, has won numerous awards, including First Prize at the Wigmore Hall String Quartet Competition in 2015 and the Trondheim International Competition in 2013.
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