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Emerson String Quartet - Meyer: Quintet . Rorem: Quartet No.4 - Emerson String Quartet (LP)

Emerson String Quartet

1998
14 tracks
53 min
chamber music

Meyer: Quintet . Rorem: Quartet No.4 - Emerson String Quartet

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Product description

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of chamber music with the Emerson String Quartet's 1998 release, featuring works by Edgar Meyer and Ned Rorem. This album, released on Deutsche Grammophon, is a testament to the ensemble's virtuosity and the composers' unique visions.

The album opens with Edgar Meyer's String Quintet, a four-movement work that showcases the quartet's exceptional skill and Meyer's innovative compositional style. The quintet is performed with double bassist Edgar Meyer, adding a rich, resonant layer to the ensemble's sound.

The second half of the album is dedicated to Ned Rorem's String Quartet No. 4, a ten-movement work inspired by the paintings of Pablo Picasso. Each movement is a musical interpretation of a specific Picasso painting, from the mythical "Minotaur" to the poignant "Death of Harlequin." The quartet's performance is marked by its precision, expressiveness, and deep understanding of Rorem's intricate score.

With a total duration of 53 minutes, this album is a compact yet powerful exploration of contemporary classical music. Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a curious newcomer, this recording by the Emerson String Quartet is sure to captivate and inspire. The album was released on January 1, 1998, but the music within is timeless, offering a fresh and engaging listening experience.

Tracks

String Quintet: IEdgar Meyer, Emerson String Quartet
8:55
String Quintet: IIEdgar Meyer, Emerson String Quartet
5:40
String Quintet: IIIEdgar Meyer, Emerson String Quartet
6:51
String Quintet: IVEdgar Meyer, Emerson String Quartet
5:17
String Quartet No. 4: I. MinotaurNed Rorem, Emerson String Quartet
2:39
String Quartet No. 4: II. Child Holding a DoveNed Rorem, Emerson String Quartet
1:26
String Quartet No. 4: III. Acrobat on a BallNed Rorem, Emerson String Quartet
2:15
String Quartet No. 4: IV. Still LifeNed Rorem, Emerson String Quartet
3:40
String Quartet No. 4: V. Seated HarlequinNed Rorem, Emerson String Quartet
1:14
String Quartet No. 4: VI. Head of a BoyNed Rorem, Emerson String Quartet
0:53
String Quartet No. 4: VII. Basket of FlowersNed Rorem, Emerson String Quartet
4:00
String Quartet No. 4: VIII. Self PortraitNed Rorem, Emerson String Quartet
4:53
String Quartet No. 4: IX. Three NudesNed Rorem, Emerson String Quartet
1:22
String Quartet No. 4: X. Death of HarlequinNed Rorem, Emerson String Quartet
4:05

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Meyer: Quintet . Rorem: Quartet No.4 - Emerson String Quartet
Artist: Emerson String Quartet
Album release date: 1 januari 1998
Label: Deutsche Grammophon (DG)
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 53 min
Tracks: 14 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Chamber music
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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