Jade String Quartet - Melencolia (2025) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Ritchie String Quartet No.1 Mvt 1 Solo viola and trio
02. Ritchie String Quartet No.1 Mvt 2 Quartet 1
03. Ritchie String Quartet No.1 Mvt 3 Solo cello and trio
04. Ritchie String Quartet No.1 Mvt 4 Quartet 2
05. Ritchie String Quartet No.1 Mvt 5 Duets
06. Ritchie String Quartet No.1 Mvt 6 Quartet 3
07. Ritchie String Quartet No.1 Mvt 7 Four solos
08. Ritchie String Quartet No.2 Mvt 1 Allegro
09. Ritchie String Quartet No.2 Mvt 2 Like a Lullaby
10. Ritchie String Quartet No.2 Mvt 3 Allegro Pesante
11. Ritchie String Quartet No.2 Mvt 4 Misterioso – allegro molto
12. Ritchie String Quartet No.3 'In Time' Mvt 1 First Dance
13. Ritchie String Quartet No.3 'In Time' Mvt 2 Heartbeat
14. Ritchie String Quartet No.3 'In Time' Mvt 3 Perpetual Motion
15. Ritchie String Quartet No.3 'In Time' Mvt 4 Funeral March
16. Ritchie String Quartet No.3 'In Time' Mvt 5 Last Dance



These three superb string quartets by one of our finest composers showcase the refined artistry of a remarkably talented ensemble. MELENCOLIA is an album to cherish, a recording that lovers of fine music will appreciate for years to come.

String quartets have long been the preferred choice for composers seeking to express their most personal thoughts and expand their musical voice. For Anthony Ritchie, the string quartet medium is one of the most challenging in classical music, requiring a deep understanding shared among all performers and a high level of technical and expressive mastery. The three works on this recording offered the Jade String Quartet the opportunity to truly shine. The ensemble sound is strong, confident, and very impressive, a testament to the concentrated artistry of these four talented musicians.

Miranda Adams (violin)
Charmian Keay (violin)
Robert Ashworth (viola)
James Yoo (cello)

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