Allegri String Quartet - Haydn: Quartet in D Minor - Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 3 - Schumann: Quartet in A (LP)

The Allegri String Quartet presents a captivating journey through the works of three master composers with their album "Haydn: Quartet in D Minor - Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 3 - Schumann: Quartet in A." Released on January 1, 1997, under Naim Records, this chamber music collection is a testament to the quartet's exceptional skill and versatility.

The album opens with Haydn's Quartet in D Minor, Op. 42, a piece that showcases the quartet's ability to convey both innocence and intensity. The Shostakovich String Quartet No. 3 in F, Op. 73, follows, offering a profound exploration of the composer's emotional depth and complexity. The album concludes with Schumann's Quartet in A, Op. 41, No. 3, a work that highlights the quartet's dynamic range and expressive power.

Each of the four movements in each quartet is performed with precision and passion, demonstrating the Allegri String Quartet's mastery of chamber music. The album's duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes provides a substantial and satisfying listening experience, making it a valuable addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.