Haydn: String Quartets, Op.33 by Cuarteto Casals - Uhune

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Volume 1

Volume 2

Cuarteto Casals, named after the great Spanish cellist, reveals a different side of Joseph Haydn in its recording of his six String Quartets, Op. 33 -- a younger, fresher, friskier, and altogether livelier side of the man fondly known as Papa Haydn. As with their recording of Mozart's early quartets, Cuarteto Casals approaches music of the classical period with admirable energy and obvious affection. One gets sprung rhythms, buoyant tempos, poised balances, alert ensembles, and above all, extraordinary beauty of tone. The Spanish group's attacks and releases are clean, and the tone is rich, full, and blended, but the best aspect of the performances is the manifest fondness for the music. The "Joke" Quartet is wryly witty, the "Bird" Quartet slyly silly, and the B minor Quartet achingly lyrical and deeply soulful, especially in the central Andante. Some listeners may prefer the incisive accounts of the Kodaly Quartet or the probing readings of the Quatuor Mosaïques, but there is much to enjoy in these lithe and lovely performances. Harmonia Mundi's digital sound is close, warm, and enveloping.

Volume 1

1. I. Allegro moderato

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

2. II. Scherzo. Allegro di molto

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

3. III. Andante

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

4. IV. Finale. Presto

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

5. I. Allegro moderato cantabile

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

6. II. Scherzo. Allegro

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

7. III. Largo sostenuto

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

8. IV. Finale. Presto

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

9. I. Allegro moderato

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

10. II. Allegretto

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

11. III. Adagio

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

12. IV. Rondo. Presto

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

Volume 2

13. I. Allegro moderato

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

14. II. Scherzo. Allegretto

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

15. III. Largo

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

16. IV. Finale. Presto

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

17. I. Vivace assai

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

18. II. Largo cantabile

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

19. III. Scherzo allegro

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

20. IV. Finale. Allegretto

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

21. I. Vivace assai

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

22. II. Andante

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

23. III. Scherzo. Allegro

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

24. III. Finale. Allegretto

by Cuarteto Casals

Performer: Cuarteto Casals; Performer
Primary Artist: Cuarteto Casals; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

2 volumes in total

Tracks

24 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 47 minutes and 7 seconds

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Stereo

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Genres

Classical

Label

harmonia mundi

Music Distribution Service

IIP DDS

Country

France

Language

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Release Date

Sep 14, 2009

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5414939987281