Raphael Quartet, Jet Röling - Grieg: Complete String Quartets (1993)

The First Quartet of 1877-78 is considered both as 'The' Grieg String Quartet and also as an important link between the Late Quartets of Beethoven and Debussy. The Second Quartet dates from 1891, but Grieg only composed two movements; using Grieg's remaining sketches his friend Julius Röntgen completed the work. The third and fourth movements are given their première recording on this CD, released in the Grieg anniversary year.

Recorded on 19-22 April 1993 at the English Church, Begijnhot, Amsterdam

Front Cover: Julius Röntgen, Nina and Edvard Grieg, Amsterdam, 1897, Collection Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, The Netherlands

Tracks:

String Quartet No.1 In G Minor, Op.27
1 I. Un Poco Andante — Allegro Molto Ed Agitato 12:18
2 II. Romanze. Andantino — Allegro Agitato 6:52
3 III. Intermezzo. Allegro Molto Marcato — Più Vivo E Scherzando 6:45
4 IV. Finale. Lento — Presto Al Saltarello 9:13

Fugue In F Minor For String Quartet
5 Allegro Con Fuoco 3:13
6 Andante Con Moto In C Minor For Piano Trio 9:47

String Quartet No.2 In F Major
7 I. Sostenuto — Allegro Vivace E Grazioso 9:19
8 II. Allegro Scherzando — Più Vivo 6:33
9 III. Adagio 7:28
10 IV. Allegro Giocoso 6:06

Personnel:

Raphael Quartet
Jet Röling