String Theory
String Theory 16: 17 Quartets, some with voices, tapes, etc.
After wrestling with Schnittke, the Molinari get into the ring with Gubaidulina.
String Theory 16: 17 Quartets, some with voices, tapes, etc.
After wrestling with Schnittke, the Molinari get into the ring with Gubaidulina.
String Theory 15: Piano Trios, Quartets and Quintets, etc.
This two-CD set’s anchor is the big Piano Quintet, whose music went missing after initial performances. The autograph score was delivered anonymously to the Schnabel archive in 2001 and this is its first recording. At three movements spanning 55 minutes, it’s a monster.
String Theory 15: Piano Trios, Quartets and Quintets, etc.
This two-CD set’s anchor is the big Piano Quintet, whose music went missing after initial performances. The autograph score was delivered anonymously to the Schnabel archive in 2001 and this is its first recording. At three movements spanning 55 minutes, it’s a monster.
String Theory 14: 28 Quartets, etc.
The 1918 quartet titled Rosengaardsspil arranges Classical and Romantic gestures like appliques on faded wallpaper. Langgaard dashed off the Italian Scherzo in 30 minutes on the morning of October 21, 1950.
String Theory 14: 28 Quartets, etc.
The 1918 quartet titled Rosengaardsspil arranges Classical and Romantic gestures like appliques on faded wallpaper. Langgaard dashed off the Italian Scherzo in 30 minutes on the morning of October 21, 1950.
String Theory 13: 19 Quartets, etc.
As a collection, Cage’s string quartets permit an ensemble to explore different ways of collaborating. Here the Bozzinis demonstrate their impressive range, playing together, apart and indifferently.
String Theory 13: 19 Quartets, etc.
As a collection, Cage’s string quartets permit an ensemble to explore different ways of collaborating. Here the Bozzinis demonstrate their impressive range, playing together, apart and indifferently.
String Theory 12: Violin (with Piano, Mostly)
Fokkens declares a natural and mature style through efficient notes and rhythm.
String Theory 12: Violin (with Piano, Mostly)
Fokkens declares a natural and mature style through efficient notes and rhythm.
String Theory 11: Cellos Mostly
Monteverdi and Scelsi are well paired. Both could infuse a line, vocal or otherwise, with mysticism or elemental passion and create impetuous and visceral statements.
String Theory 11: Cellos Mostly
Monteverdi and Scelsi are well paired. Both could infuse a line, vocal or otherwise, with mysticism or elemental passion and create impetuous and visceral statements.
String Theory 10: 23 Quartets, etc.
Schnittke’s four make a mismatched family.
String Theory 9: 30 Quartets, etc.
As we’d expect from a seasoned musician, Ramsay’s quartets reveal a deep understanding of and admiration for the genre’s giants.
String Theory 9: 30 Quartets, etc.
As we’d expect from a seasoned musician, Ramsay’s quartets reveal a deep understanding of and admiration for the genre’s giants.
String Theory 8 / EA Bucket 14: 29 Quartets, etc.
Prokofiev’s awkward First provides fodder for insipid remixes.
String Theory 8 / EA Bucket 14: 29 Quartets, etc.
Prokofiev’s awkward First provides fodder for insipid remixes.
String Theory 7: 32 Quartets, etc.
Naxos’ third installment of Coates’ quartets delivers what appears to be her most recent quartet.
String Theory 7: 32 Quartets, etc.
Naxos’ third installment of Coates’ quartets delivers what appears to be her most recent quartet.
String Theory 6: 27 Quartets, etc.
An enormous stack of string quartet releases beckons. I’ll try for concision rather than rumination in this first of several posts.
String Theory 6: 27 Quartets, etc.
An enormous stack of string quartet releases beckons. I’ll try for concision rather than rumination in this first of several posts.
String Theory 5: Sometimes with Piano
First heard ages ago in concert, Hartke’s violin duo Oh Them Rats is Mean in My Kitchen (1985) made a lasting impression
String Theory 5: Sometimes with Piano
First heard ages ago in concert, Hartke’s violin duo Oh Them Rats is Mean in My Kitchen (1985) made a lasting impression