Matangi Quartet - Andriessen & Strategier & Mul & Andriessen: String Quartets (LP)

The Matangi Quartet presents a captivating collection of Dutch string quartets with their album "Andriessen & Strategier & Mul & Andriessen: String Quartets," released on November 1, 2022, under the Etcetera label. This chamber music album spans 58 minutes and features compositions from four prominent Dutch composers: Hendrik Andriessen, Herman Strategier, Jan Mul, and Louis Andriessen.

The album opens with Hendrik Andriessen's "Quartetto - In Stile Antico" and "Il Pensiero," showcasing the quartet's mastery of early 20th-century classical styles. The pieces are followed by Strategier's "L'indifférent pour quator à cordes," a three-movement work that highlights the Matangi Quartet's dynamic range and technical prowess. Jan Mul's "Strijkkwartet No. 3" is another standout, featuring a lively "Allegretto Gracioso" and a powerful "Furioso."

The album concludes with Louis Andriessen's "Miserere...," a deeply expressive and contemplative piece that demonstrates the quartet's ability to convey profound emotion through their playing. Throughout the album, the Matangi Quartet's precise and nuanced performances bring these compositions to life, offering listeners a rich and engaging exploration of Dutch chamber music.