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Vagn Holmboe - Holmboe: String Quartets Nos. 13-15 (LP)

Vagn Holmboe

1999
15 tracks
58 min

Holmboe: String Quartets Nos. 13-15

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Product description

Immerse yourself in the intricate and evocative world of Vagn Holmboe's late masterpieces with "Holmboe: String Quartets Nos. 13-15." Released in 1999 under the Dacapo label, this album showcases the final trio of quartets by the Danish composer, each a profound exploration of emotion and musical innovation.

The Kontra Quartet delivers a compelling performance across these three quartets, each composed in Holmboe's distinctive style that blends lyricism with modernist techniques. String Quartet No. 13, Op. 124, opens with an "Andante tenero" that sets a tender and introspective mood, while the subsequent movements build in intensity, culminating in a vibrant "Finale. Allegro." Quartet No. 14, Op. 125, is marked by its dynamic contrasts, from the dreamy "Andante trasognamente" to the fiery "Allegro vivace," showcasing Holmboe's mastery of emotional range. The final Quartet No. 15, Op. 135, includes a poignant "Funebre" movement, reflecting Holmboe's deep expressive power.

With a total duration of 58 minutes, this album is a testament to Holmboe's enduring legacy in the chamber music repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this collection offers a rich and rewarding listening experience, highlighting the beauty and complexity of Holmboe's late works.

Tracks

String Quartet No. 13, Op. 124: I. Andante tenero - Poco allegroVagn Holmboe, Kontra Quartet
6:05
String Quartet No. 13, Op. 124: II. AllegroVagn Holmboe, Kontra Quartet
4:26
String Quartet No. 13, Op. 124: III. Poco adagioVagn Holmboe, Kontra Quartet
4:45
String Quartet No. 13, Op. 124: IV. Andante tranquilloVagn Holmboe, Kontra Quartet
3:42
String Quartet No. 13, Op. 124: V. Finale. AllegroVagn Holmboe, Kontra Quartet
4:55
String Quartet No. 14, Op. 125: I. Andante trasognamenteVagn Holmboe, Kontra Quartet
4:04
String Quartet No. 14, Op. 125: II. Presto leggieroVagn Holmboe, Kontra Quartet
2:06
String Quartet No. 14, Op. 125: III. Allegro agitatoVagn Holmboe, Kontra Quartet
2:36
String Quartet No. 14, Op. 125: IV. AdagioVagn Holmboe, Kontra Quartet
3:39
String Quartet No. 14, Op. 125: V. AllegroVagn Holmboe, Kontra Quartet
1:37
String Quartet No. 14, Op. 125: VI. Allegro vivaceVagn Holmboe, Kontra Quartet
4:12
String Quartet No. 15, Op. 135: I. Poco allegroVagn Holmboe, Kontra Quartet
3:48
String Quartet No. 15, Op. 135: II. Allegro moltoVagn Holmboe, Kontra Quartet
2:07
String Quartet No. 15, Op. 135: III. FunebreVagn Holmboe, Kontra Quartet
4:38
String Quartet No. 15, Op. 135: IV. Poco adagio - Allegro con brioVagn Holmboe, Kontra Quartet
6:01

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Holmboe: String Quartets Nos. 13-15
Artist: Vagn Holmboe
Album release date: September 3, 1999
Label: Dacapo
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 58 min
Tracks: 15 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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