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Michael Tippett - Tippett String Quartets - Wigmore Hall Live (LP)

Michael Tippett

2015
18 tracks
2 uur, 8 min
neoclassical

Tippett String Quartets - Wigmore Hall Live

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Product Description

Immerse yourself in the intricate and captivating world of Michael Tippett's String Quartets with this remarkable live recording from Wigmore Hall. Released on December 21, 2015, this album captures the essence of Tippett's neoclassical masterpieces, performed with exquisite precision and passion.

Spanning a total of two hours and eight minutes, the album features all five of Tippett's string quartets, each a testament to his unique compositional style and profound musical insight. From the impassioned Allegro appassionato of the first quartet to the intricate and varied movements of the fifth, Tippett's work is a journey through a landscape of sound that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply moving.

The Wigmore Hall Live label brings you the raw energy and immediacy of a live performance, allowing you to experience Tippett's quartets as they were meant to be heard. The clarity and depth of the recording ensure that every note, every nuance, is brought to life, making this a truly immersive listening experience.

Whether you're a longtime fan of Tippett's work or a newcomer to his music, this album offers a profound and engaging exploration of one of the 20th century's most important composers. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Michael Tippett's String Quartets, live from Wigmore Hall.

Tracks

String Quartet No.1: I. Allegro appassionato -Michael Tippett, Heath Quartet
6:30
String Quartet No.1: II. Lento cantabile -Michael Tippett, Heath Quartet
6:53
String Quartet No.1: III. Allegro assaiMichael Tippett, Heath Quartet
5:31
String Quartet No. 2: I. Allegro graziosoMichael Tippett, Heath Quartet
6:41
String Quartet No. 2: II. AndanteMichael Tippett, Heath Quartet
4:52
String Quartet No. 2: III. PrestoMichael Tippett, Heath Quartet
3:04
String Quartet No. 2: IV. Allegro appassionatoMichael Tippett, Heath Quartet
6:18
String Quartet No. 3: I. Grave e sostenuto - Allegro moderato (doppio movimento)Michael Tippett, Heath Quartet
8:08
String Quartet No. 3: II. AndanteMichael Tippett, Heath Quartet
6:19
String Quartet No. 3: III. Allegro molto e con brioMichael Tippett, Heath Quartet
3:44
String Quartet No. 3: IV. Lento -Michael Tippett, Heath Quartet
7:38
String Quartet No. 3: V. Allegro comodoMichael Tippett, Heath Quartet
5:16
String Quartet No. 4: I. Molto legato. Slow -Michael Tippett, Heath Quartet
3:23
String Quartet No. 4: II. Fast -Michael Tippett, Heath Quartet
6:22
String Quartet No. 4: III. Moderately slow -Michael Tippett, Heath Quartet
6:56
String Quartet No. 4: IV. Very fast alternating with medium slow - slow - very tranquilMichael Tippett, Heath Quartet
10:35
String Quartet No. 5: I. Medium fast - slower - very fast - medium fast - slower - very fastMichael Tippett, Heath Quartet
11:06
String Quartet No. 5: II. Slow - medium fast - slower - medium fast - slowMichael Tippett, Heath Quartet
18:44

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Tippett String Quartets - Wigmore Hall Live
Artist: Michael Tippett
Album release date: 21 december 2015
Label: Wigmore Hall Live
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 2 uur, 8 min
Tracks: 18 tracks

Other

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

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