Chaos String Quartet - CHAOS (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Die Schöpfung, Hob. XXI:2, Pt. 1: No. 1, Die Vorstellung des Chaos (Arr. for String Quartet by Chaos String Quartet)
02. 5 Transitions: No. 1, A
03. Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: Contrapunctus I
04. 5 Transitions: No. 2, B
05. Les éléments: Le cahos (Arr. for String Quartet by Chaos String Quartet)
06. 5 Transitions: No. 3, C
07. String Quartet No. 2: I. Allegro nervoso
08. String Quartet No. 2: II. Sostenuto, molto calmo
09. String Quartet No. 2: III. Come un meccanismo di precisione
10. String Quartet No. 2: IV. Presto furioso, brutale, tumultuoso
11. String Quartet No. 2: V. Allegro con delicatezza
12. Zaïs, RCT 60: Overture (Arr. for String Quartet by Chaos String Quartet)
13. 5 Transitions: No. 4, D
14. Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: Contrapunctus II
15. String Quartet No. 3: I. Andante
16. 5 Transitions: No. 5, E
17. Große Fuge, Op. 133



Chaos has always been seen as a threat, but also as the foundation of life. Numerous creation myths tell us that the world emerged from disorder, from a hullabaloo. In the same way, anarchic spirits in particular are considered capable of creating masterpieces of art.

The present album is dedicated to works that carry a sounding chaos within them. Originally written for very different instrumentations, these pieces are heard in arrangements for string quartet and are linked by improvised interludes - interludes for which the Hungarian composer Samu Gryllus created the basis. The Chaos String Quartet was born out of a legendary viola joke: Established, world-famous string quartet seeks new first violin, second violin ... and cellists. That's exactly what happened. On the rugged Cornish coast, during a master class, violist Sara Marzadori asked violinist Susanne Schäffer if she would like to form a quartet with her. After this initial conversation, it took a while to find two other brave musicians in their late twenties who were ready to embark on the exciting, sometimes complex and risky adventure of the string quartet. Fortunately, Eszter Kruchió and Bas Jongen joined soon after with great enthusiasm.

The ensemble is happy to pass on its passion - and a bit of chaos - to the next generation: for example as Young Artists in Residence at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, where they teach and work with the musicians of tomorrow. They have also been named BBC New Generation Artists (2023-2025) and regularly perform in prestigious halls across Europe.

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