The Emerson String Quartet had long admired Evgeny Kissin's extraordinary artistry as a keyboard virtuoso before their collaboration.
Recording & Production
This album documents the first collaboration between the Emerson String Quartet and pianist Evgeny Kissin, recorded at their final concert in Carnegie Hall.
Compositional Technique
The Dvořák Quintet is the only work on this album that features folk tunes, ranging from the sadness of the Dumka to the playfulness of the Furiant.
Compositional Technique
Despite its Slavic Romanticism and use of folk tunes, the Dvořák Quintet's first and last movements show the composer's strong foundation in German compositional techniques like sonata form and fugue.
Album & Artwork
This album is dedicated to the memory of Jack Drucker, who was present at the Carnegie Hall concert on April 27, 2018.
Interpretation
Pianist Evgeny Kissin requested that the slow movements of the Dvořák Quintet be played at a slightly slower tempo after hearing a recording of an earlier performance.
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