String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956 (Arr. for 5 saxophones by Maja Lisac Barroso)

Featuring

Christian Wirth
Sylvain Malézieux
Fabrizio Mancuso
Gilles Tressos
Maja Lisac Barroso
Quatuor Habanera

Franz Schubert

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Composition History

Franz Schubert completed his String Quintet in C Major just two months before his death, making it a poignant 'swan song' to his short life.

Compositional Technique

Schubert's String Quintet in C Major is considered one of the most significant works in chamber music literature, renowned for its extraordinary depth and emotional intensity.

Recording & Production

This album is the world's first recording of Schubert's String Quintet in C major arranged for five saxophones.

Interpretation

Maja Lisac Barroso, the arranger and a saxophonist on this album, spent two years researching and arranging Schubert's String Quintet for saxophones.

Instruments

The saxophones used for this recording are Henri SELMER Paris instruments, and Maja Lisac Barroso is an ambassador for the brand.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Schubert was inspired by Luigi Boccherini, a contemporary of Haydn and Mozart known for his cello concertos, in his choice to use two cellos in the original string quintet, giving it a rich, full sound.

Performer Biography

Quatuor Habanera, the saxophone quartet on this album, has won eight first prizes in international chamber music competitions and has performed over 600 concerts worldwide.