Martinu: String Quartets Nos. 3-5 by Emperor Quartet - Uhune

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String Quartet No. 5, H. 268 - Bohuslav Martinů
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I. Allegro ma non troppo View on Youtube

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III. Allegro vivo View on Youtube

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String Quartet No. 4, H. 256 - Bohuslav Martinů
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String Quartet No. 3, H. 183 - Bohuslav Martinů
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Of Bohuslav Martinu's seven string quartets, the central three quartets are possibly the most similar in expression and style and together form a body of work that most listeners may comprehend easily without explanations of the various stylistic changes that preceded or followed them. Presented in reverse order here, the String Quartet No. 5 (1938), the String Quartet No. 4 (1937), and the String Quartet No. 3 (1929) are fine examples of Martinu's reconciliation of Czech folk influences with the neo-Classicism that pervaded Europe in the years before World War II. In some ways, these pieces resemble Bartók's early quartets, particularly in the exploitation of all available string sonorities and effects, but also in the balancing of passionate, chromatic themes and harmonies with the requirements of form and independence of parts that are paramount in quartet writing. While these skillful works are not firmly established in the standard repertoire, they deserve serious attention; and these exciting performances may win a few converts to the cause. The Emperor String Quartet does justice to Martinu's middle quartets in its fervent expression, muscular bowing, incisive tone, and careful balancing of voices within the full ensemble, and shows an enthusiasm that is compelling. BIS' clear and focused reproduction is superb.

Volume 1

1. String Quartet No. 5, H. 268: I. Allegro ma non troppo

by Emperor Quartet

Primary Artist: Emperor Quartet; Main Performer
Ensemble: Emperor Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Bohuslav Martinů; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: Other

2. String Quartet No. 5, H. 268: II. Adagio

by Emperor Quartet

Primary Artist: Emperor Quartet; Main Performer
Ensemble: Emperor Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Bohuslav Martinů; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: Other

3. String Quartet No. 5, H. 268: III. Allegro vivo

by Emperor Quartet

Primary Artist: Emperor Quartet; Main Performer
Ensemble: Emperor Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Bohuslav Martinů; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: Other

4. String Quartet No. 5, H. 268: IV. Lento - Allegro

by Emperor Quartet

Primary Artist: Emperor Quartet; Main Performer
Ensemble: Emperor Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Bohuslav Martinů; Composer
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Volume 2

1. String Quartet No. 4, H. 256: I. Allegro poco moderato

by Emperor Quartet

Primary Artist: Emperor Quartet; Main Performer
Ensemble: Emperor Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Bohuslav Martinů; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: Other

2. String Quartet No. 4, H. 256: II. Allegro scherzando

by Emperor Quartet

Primary Artist: Emperor Quartet; Main Performer
Ensemble: Emperor Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Bohuslav Martinů; Composer
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3. String Quartet No. 4, H. 256: III. Adagio

by Emperor Quartet

Primary Artist: Emperor Quartet; Main Performer
Ensemble: Emperor Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Bohuslav Martinů; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: Other

4. String Quartet No. 4, H. 256: IV. Allegro

by Emperor Quartet

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Ensemble: Emperor Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Bohuslav Martinů; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: Other

Volume 3

1. String Quartet No. 3, H. 183: I. Allegro

by Emperor Quartet

Primary Artist: Emperor Quartet; Main Performer
Ensemble: Emperor Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Bohuslav Martinů; Composer
Unknown Contributor Role: Other

2. String Quartet No. 3, H. 183: II. Andante

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Ensemble: Emperor Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Bohuslav Martinů; Composer
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3. String Quartet No. 3, H. 183: III. Vivo

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Ensemble: Emperor Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Bohuslav Martinů; Composer
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Technical Specifications

Volume

3 volumes in total

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

59 minutes and 9 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

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Booklet

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CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

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Lyrics

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Genres

Chamber Music, Classical, 20th, 21st Century

Label

BIS

Music Distribution Service

Naxos of America Inc.

Country

Sweden

Language

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Release Date

Apr 25, 2005

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Free

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UPC

7318590013892