Leipziger Streichquartett - Haydn: String Quartets, Op.1, Vol. 17 (2024)

Tracklist

CD1
01. String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1, Hob. III: 1: No. 1, Presto
02. String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1, Hob. III: 1: No. 2, Menuet
03. String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1, Hob. III: 1: No. 3, Adagio
04. String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1, Hob. III: 1: No. 4, Menuet
05. String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1, Hob. III: 1: No. 5, Finale. Presto
06. String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 2, Hob. III: 2: N. 1, Allegro molto
07. String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 2, Hob. III: 2: No. 2, Menuet
08. String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 2, Hob. III: 2: No. 3, Adagio
09. String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 2, Hob. III: 2: No. 4, Menuet
10. String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 2, Hob. III: 2: No. 5, Finale. Presto
11. String Quartet in D Major, Op. 1 No. 3, Hob. III: 3: No. 1, Adagio
12. String Quartet in D Major, Op. 1 No. 3, Hob. III: 3: No. 2, Menuet
13. String Quartet in D Major, Op. 1 No. 3, Hob. III: 3: No. 3, Scherzo. Presto
14. String Quartet in D Major, Op. 1 No. 3, Hob. III: 3: No. 4, Menuet
15. String Quartet in D Major, Op. 1 No. 3, Hob. III: 3: No 5, Finale. Presto

CD2
01. String Quartet in G Major, Op. 1 No. 4, Hob. III: 4: No. 1, Presto
02. String Quartet in G Major, Op. 1 No. 4, Hob. III: 4: No. 2, Menuet
03. String Quartet in G Major, Op. 1 No. 4, Hob. III: 4: No. 3, Adagio ma non tanto
04. String Quartet in G Major, Op. 1 No. 4, Hob. III: 4: No. 4, Menuet
05. String Quartet in G Major, Op. 1 No. 4, Hob. III: 4: No. 5, Finale. Presto
06. String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 0, Hob. II: 6: No. 1, Presto
07. String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 0, Hob. II: 6: No. 2, Menuet
08. String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 0, Hob. II: 6: No. 3, Adagio
09. String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 0, Hob. II: 6: No. 4, Menuet
10. String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 0, Hob. II: 6: No. 5, Finale. Presto
11. String Quartet in C Major, Op. 1 No. 6, Hob. III: 6: No. 1, Presto assai
12. String Quartet in C Major, Op. 1 No. 6, Hob. III: 6: No. 2, Menuet
13. String Quartet in C Major, Op. 1 No. 6, Hob. III: 6: No. 3, Adagio
14. String Quartet in C Major, Op. 1 No. 6, Hob. III: 6: No. 4, Menuet
15. String Quartet in C Major, Op. 1 No. 6, Hob. III: 6: No. 5, Finale. Allegro

Joseph Haydn's Op 1 heralded the birth of a new genre. These six early works by the young composer, famed for his mischievous humour, delight and fascinate with their freshness and exuberance, quirky, irregular phrase-lengths and unexpected pauses. Thanks to the gripping performance by the highly acclaimed Leipzig String Quartet, this recording makes for highly pleasurable listening.

Baron Furnberg had invited the 20-something Haydn to write music for occasional "little performances" at his residence. The three other string players included the composer Johann Georg Albrechtsberger, who would go on to teach a certain Ludwig van. Haydn drew on various traditions, combining the serenade, divertimenti and string trios to create a new form that was to become an unprecedented success story.

The first violin, Stefan Arzberger, is able to demonstrate his outstanding qualities particularly in the slow movements with their sweeping melodic arcs. The other three instruments are by no means limited to mere accompaniment. With their differentiated playing, they form the framework of the movement or comment on it with surprising interjections - real chamber music at the highest level.

The Leipzig Quartet has become one of the most sought-after and versatile ensembles of this genre in the 35 years of its existence. To date, the ensemble has released around 100 recordings which are celebrated by international critics and they have received numerous international honors and awards. They are regularly invited to perform at renowned festivals world-wide.

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