Wihan Quartet - Dvorak: String Quartets Nos. 9 & 14 (2010)

Tracklist

01. String Quartet No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 34, B. 75: I. Allegro
02. String Quartet No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 34, B. 75: II. Alla Polka, Allegretto scherzando-Trio, quasi l'istesso tempo
03. String Quartet No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 34, B. 75: III. Adagio
04. String Quartet No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 34, B. 75: IV. Finale, Poco allegro
05. String Quartet No. 14 in A-Flat Major, Op. 105, B. 193: I. Adagio ma non troppo-Allegro appassionato
06. String Quartet No. 14 in A-Flat Major, Op. 105, B. 193: II. Molto vivace
07. String Quartet No. 14 in A-Flat Major, Op. 105, B. 193: III. Lento e molto cantabile
08. String Quartet No. 14 in A-Flat Major, Op. 105, B. 193: IV. Allegro non tanto

The Wihan Quartet, formed in 1985, are heirs to the great Czech musical tradition. The Quartet’s outstanding reputation for the interpretation of its native Czech heritage and of the many classical, romantic and modern masterpieces of the string quartet repertoire is widely acknowledged. They have developed an impressive international career, which includes visits to major festivals in Europe and the Far East. They visit the United States and Japan regularly and have had highly acclaimed tours of Australia and New Zealand. They are frequent visitors to the UK and can often be heard on BBC Radio 3 as well as in concert at many venues throughout the country.

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