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William Alwyn - William Alwyn: String Quartets (LP)

William Alwyn

2006
12 tracks
1 uur, 16 min

William Alwyn: String Quartets

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Product Description

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of William Alwyn's String Quartets, a collection that beautifully showcases the composer's mastery of the medium. Released on Dutton Epoch in 2006, this album presents a compelling journey through three distinct string quartets and a set of evocative "Three Winter Poems."

Alwyn's String Quartet No. 1 in D Minor opens the album with a sense of gravitas and grace, followed by a lively Allegro molto. The second quartet, subtitled "Spring Waters," brings a refreshing and playful energy, while the third quartet continues to explore the depths of human emotion with its dynamic shifts between adagio and allegro.

The "Three Winter Poems" add a poetic and atmospheric dimension to the album. From the serene "Winter Landscape" to the haunting "Elegy - Frozen Waters," and the delicate "Serenade - Snow Shower," these pieces paint vivid musical images that will transport you to a winter wonderland.

With a total runtime of 1 hour and 16 minutes, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Whether you're a longtime fan of William Alwyn or new to his music, this collection is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Tracks

String Quartet No. 1 in D Minor: I. Moderato e graziosoWilliam Alwyn, The Rasumovsky Quartet
6:25
String Quartet No. 1 in D Minor: II. Allegro moltoWilliam Alwyn, The Rasumovsky Quartet
4:18
String Quartet No. 1 in D Minor: III. AdagioWilliam Alwyn, The Rasumovsky Quartet
5:43
String Quartet No. 1 in D Minor: III. Allegro vivace molto ritmicoWilliam Alwyn, The Rasumovsky Quartet
6:42
String Quartet No. 2 "Spring Waters": I. ModeratoWilliam Alwyn, The Rasumovsky Quartet
10:03
String Quartet No. 2 "Spring Waters": II. Allegro scherzandoWilliam Alwyn, The Rasumovsky Quartet
5:39
String Quartet No. 2 "Spring Waters": III. Adagio - Allegro moderatoWilliam Alwyn, The Rasumovsky Quartet
5:37
String Quartet No. 3: I. Allegro moltoWilliam Alwyn, The Rasumovsky Quartet
10:12
String Quartet No. 3: II. Adagio - Allegro - AdagioWilliam Alwyn, The Rasumovsky Quartet
13:09
Three Winter Poems: I. Winter LandscapeWilliam Alwyn, The Rasumovsky Quartet
2:42
Three Winter Poems: II. Elegy - Frozen WatersWilliam Alwyn, The Rasumovsky Quartet
3:32
Three Winter Poems: III. Serenade - Snow ShowerWilliam Alwyn, The Rasumovsky Quartet
2:40

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Product specifications

Details

Album: William Alwyn: String Quartets
Artist: William Alwyn
Album release date: 12 september 2006
Label: Dutton Epoch
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 16 min
Tracks: 12 tracks

Other

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

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