Mozart's contemporaries were irritated by the harmonies in his 'Haydn Quartets,' especially the 'Dissonance Quartet,' with some even suggesting that 'false' notes should be corrected.
Composition History
The three earlier quartets on this album were composed by Mozart during a trip to Italy, reportedly out of boredom.
Compositional Technique
Mozart's 'Dissonance Quartet' (K. 465) is named for its opening, where the first violin enters on a note that seems to come from a different harmonic place than the other instruments.
Album & Artwork
The Armida Quartet's name refers to an opera by Joseph Haydn, considered the 'father of the string quartet,' emphasizing their commitment to quartet playing.
Interpretation
The Armida Quartet collaborates with G. Henle Verlag as musical advisors for new Urtext editions of Mozart's quartets, providing their own fingerings and bowings for the associated app.
Performer Biography
The Armida Quartet won first prize, the audience prize, and six other special awards at the ARD International Music Competition in 2012.
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