Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with this comprehensive collection of his string quartets and quintets. Released on June 2, 2000, by Warner Classics, this album spans an impressive 5 hours and 46 minutes, offering a deep dive into the genius of one of classical music's most celebrated composers.
The album features a meticulously curated selection of Mozart's string quartets, including the renowned "Spring" Quartet (No. 14) and the dramatic "Dissonance" Quartet (No. 19). Each piece is performed with precision and passion, showcasing Mozart's unparalleled ability to blend technical mastery with profound emotional expression. The collection also includes the "Prussian Quartets" (Nos. 21-23), composed for the King of Prussia, and the "Hoffmeister" Quartet (No. 20), named after its dedicatee.
In addition to the quartets, the album presents two of Mozart's string quintets: the luminous Quintet No. 3 in C Major, K. 515, and the intense Quintet No. 4 in G Minor, K. 516. These works highlight Mozart's innovative use of the string quintet form, adding a second viola to create a richer, more complex sound.
The album concludes with a chamber version of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major, K. 414, offering a unique perspective on this beloved work. This collection is a testament to Mozart's enduring influence and the timeless beauty of his music, making it an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's library.
Tracks
Mozart: String Quartet No. 14 in G Major, Op. 10 No. 1, K. 387 "Spring": I. Allegro vivace assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 14 in G Major, Op. 10 No. 1, K. 387 "Spring": II. Minuetto. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 14 in G Major, Op. 10 No. 1, K. 387 "Spring": III. Andante cantabileWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 14 in G Major, Op. 10 No. 1, K. 387 "Spring": IV. Molto allegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 15 in D Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, K. 421: I. Allegro moderatoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 15 in D Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, K. 421: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 15 in D Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, K. 421: III. Menuetto. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 15 in D Minor, Op. 10 No. 2, K. 421: IV. Allegretto ma non troppoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 17 in B-Flat Major, Op. 10 No. 3, K. 458 "Hunt": I. Allegro vivace assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 17 in B-Flat Major, Op. 10 No. 3, K. 458 "Hunt": II. Minuetto. ModeratoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 17 in B-Flat Major, Op. 10 No. 3, K. 458 "Hunt": III. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 17 in B-Flat Major, Op. 10 No. 3, K. 458 "The Hunt": IV. Allegro assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 16 in E-Flat Major, Op. 10 No. 4, K. 428: I. Allegro non troppoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 16 in E-Flat Major, Op. 10 No. 4, K. 428: II. Andante con motoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 16 in E-Flat Major, Op. 10 No. 4, K. 428: III. Menuetto. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 16 in E-Flat Major, Op. 10 No. 4, K. 428: IV. Allegro vivaceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 18 in A Major, Op. 10 No. 5, K. 464: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 18 in A Major, Op. 10 No. 5, K. 464: II. MinuettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 18 in A Major, Op. 10 No. 5, K. 464: III. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 18 in A Major, Op. 10 No. 5, K. 464: IV. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, Op. 10 No. 6, K. 465 "Dissonance": I. Adagio - AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, Op. 10 No. 6, K. 465 "Dissonance": II. Andante cantabileWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, Op. 10 No. 6, K. 465 "Dissonance": III. Menuetto. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, Op. 10 No. 6, K. 465 "Dissonance": IV. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 20 in D Major, K. 499 "Hoffmeister": I. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 20 in D Major, K. 499 "Hoffmeister": II. Menuetto. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 20 in D Major, K. 499 "Hoffmeister": III. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 20 in D Major, K. 499 "Hoffmeister": IV. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 21 in D Major, K. 575 "Prussian Quartet No. 1": I. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 21 in D Major, K. 575 "Prussian Quartet No. 1": II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 21 in D Major, K. 575 "Prussian Quartet No. 1": III. Menuetto. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 21 in D Major, K. 575 "Prussian Quartet No. 1": IV. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 22 in B-Flat Major, K. 589 "Prussian Quartet No. 2": I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 22 in B-Flat Major, K. 589 "Prussian Quartet No. 2": II. LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 22 in B-Flat Major, K. 589 "Prussian Quartet No. 2": III. Menuetto. ModeratoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 22 in B-Flat Major, K. 589 "Prussian Quartet No. 2": IV. Allegro assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 23 in F Major, K. 590 "Prussian Quartet No. 3": I. Allegro moderatoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 23 in F Major, K. 590 "Prussian Quartet No. 3": II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 23 in F Major, K. 590 "Prussian Quartet No. 3": III. Minuetto. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quartet No. 23 in F Major, K. 590 "Prussian Quartet No. 3": IV. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quintet No. 3 in C Major, K. 515: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quintet No. 3 in C Major, K. 515: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quintet No. 3 in C Major, K. 515: III. Menuetto. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quintet No. 3 in C Major, K. 515: IV. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett
Mozart: String Quintet No. 4 in G Minor, K. 516: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett, Markus Wolf
Mozart: String Quintet No. 4 in G Minor, K. 516: II. Menuetto. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett, Markus Wolf
Mozart: String Quintet No. 4 in G Minor, K. 516: III. Adagio ma non troppoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett, Markus Wolf
Mozart: String Quintet No. 4 in G Minor, K. 516: IV. Adagio - AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett, Markus Wolf
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major, K. 414: I. Allegro (Chamber Version)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett, Alfred Brendel
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major, K. 414: II. Andante (Chamber Version)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alban Berg Quartett, Alfred Brendel
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