Respighi, O.: Quartetto Dorico / String Quartet in D Minor
7/1/2000, 5 Tracks, 58:56
Featuring
Andrea Vio
Alberto Battiston
Luca Morassutti
Angelo Zanin
Venice String Quartet
Ottorino Respighi
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Composition History
The Quartet in D minor, composed in 1909, was likely finished in Berlin while Respighi collaborated at Etelka Gardini Gester's singing school, where he met Ferruccio Busoni and Max Bruch.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The title 'Doric' for Respighi's quartet refers to its E minor key with an altered sixth degree, creating an artificial modal effect linked to ancient Gregorian chant.
Composition History
Respighi's Doric Quartet was premiered in London in October 1924 by the Hungarian Quartet of Jenö Léner, marking another success for the composer.
Composition History
The Quartet in D minor, completed in 1909, was never published during Respighi's lifetime.
Performer Biography
The Quartetto d'archi di Venezia, the ensemble on this recording, has maintained its original formation for over ten years, contributing to its balance and expressive power.
Composer Biography
Ottorino Respighi, the composer, was born in Bologna in 1879 and died in Rome in 1936.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Italian composers of Respighi's time, including Alfredo Casella, advocated for 'Archaism' as a way to counter foreign influences and establish a national path to modern music.
