Mozart: String Quintets, Vol.2

On this CD:

1. Quintet for 2 violins, 2 violas & cello, No. 2 in C minor ("String Quintet No. 2"), K. 406 (K. 516b)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Griller String Quartet, William Primrose

2. Quintet for 2 violins, 2 violas & cello, No. 6 in E flat major ("String Quintet No. 6"), K. 614
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Griller String Quartet, William Primrose

3. Quintet for 2 violins, 2 violas & cello, No. 3 in C major ("String Quintet No. 3"), K. 515
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Griller String Quartet, William Primrose

Tracks:

String Quintet In G Minor, KV 516 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 1. Allegro
String Quintet In G Minor, KV 516 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 2. Menuetto (Allegretto)
String Quintet In G Minor, KV 516 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 3. Adagio ma non troppo
String Quintet In G Minor, KV 516 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 4. Adagio -- Allegro
Adagio And Fugue In C Minor, KV 546: Adagio
Adagio And Fugue In C Minor, KV 546: Fugue
Quintet In A, KV 581 For Clarinet, 2 Violins, Viola And Cello: 1. Allegro
Quintet In A, KV 581 For Clarinet, 2 Violins, Viola And Cello: 2. Larghetto
Quintet In A, KV 581 For Clarinet, 2 Violins, Viola And Cello: 3. Menuetto
Quintet In A, KV 581 For Clarinet, 2 Violins, Viola And Cello: 4. Allegretto con variazioni

Tracks:

String Quintet In D, KV 593 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: I. Larghetto - Allegro
String Quintet In D, KV 593 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 2. Adagio
String Quintet In D, KV 593 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 3. Menuetto (Allegretto)
String Quintet In D, KV 593 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 4. Finale (Allegro)
String Quintet In E Flat, KV 614 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: I. Allegro di molto
String Quintet In E Flat, KV 614 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 2. Andante
String Quintet In E Flat, KV 614 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 3. Menuetto (Allegretto)
String Quintet In E Flat, KV 614 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 4. Allegro
Adagio And Rondo In C, KV 617 For Glass Harmonica, Flute, Oboe, Viola And Cello: Adagio
Adagio And Rondo In C, KV 617 For Glass Harmonica, Flute, Oboe, Viola And Cello: Rondo

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Mozart really liked the number 5. Aside from the group of six string quartets dedicated to Haydn, just about all of his greatest chamber works are quintets, and some of them are very unusual too. This particular set contains three magnificent late string quintets, the ever popular Clarinet Quintet, and weirdly wonderful Adagio and Rondo for Glass Harmonica, Flute, Oboe, Viola and Cello. A glass harmonica, by the way, is a set of water-filled glasses that you set spinning and play with moistened fingertips. It was invented (or at least perfected) by Benjamin Franklin, and was wildly popular in Mozart's day, particularly among amateur female performers. An excellent collection in every respect. --David Hurwitz

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Gramophone "Top 100 Recording".......2005-03-27

In addition to the masterpiece G-minor Quintet (K.516), this second volume contains several other significant works. Most notably is the masterpiece Clarinet Quintet (K.581), a highly-angular Adagio/Fugue in rare key of C-minor, Mozart's last chamber composition (string quintet K.614) and a unique, late work for the unusual "glass harmonica". The two pieces for glass harmonica (basically, an invention of rotating glass bowls that ping when struck) are gentle, etherial compositions that Mozart wrote just before his death for a blind virtuoso of this unusual instrument (hence the late Kochel number K. 617). They are quite unique compositions in all of classical music. Equally dreamy in tone is the much-loved Clarinet Quintet (K581) with Brymer that is much better than many other versions I have heard. (But, there are several beautiful recordings of this work). Hearing its radient, soaring autumnal textures, one is not surprised to learn that Mozart absolutely adored the clarinet and writing to its wide and expressive sonorities.

It is nearly universally agreed that Mozart's string quintets not only surpassed his earlier "Haydn" quartets but are amoung his finest chamber compositions - and in the entire clasical repertoire for that matter. Particularly, the late string quintets, K515 & 516, are thought to be Mozart's pinnacle chamber compositions. One will be hard pressed to find finer recordings of Mozart's magnificant string quintets than these by the legendary Grumiaux Trio (+ Lesueur and Gerecz to round out the quintet). Their landmark recordings here are cited in nearly every major review as a truly exceptional example of the art of chamber music playing. The major reviewers/guides (Gramophone, Jim Svejda, Penguin and Third Ear) all give them the highest accolades, while Gramophone notes that, "This edition belongs in the pantheon of Great Mozart recordings." In addition, Gramophone awarded the String Quintets here their highest award - one of the "Top 100 Recordings of All Time" - which is recognition about as high as you can get in the music world. Their playing are supremely lush, galantly poised and tonally opulant - serving this special niche of Mozart's output honorably. Grumiaux really sets a standard for the ages of how to play Mozart, and such perfection of style is seen in these works (as in much of his Mozart recordings.

Equally, the recorded sound of the highest clarity (as usual for Philips). Philip's Quintets I and II is an absolutely superb, timeless set of four CD's that contain some of the creme of the classical chamber repertoire. Having all the Quintets on four CD's is of great value - as is the DUO "twofer" price. Chamber enthusiasts will want to get both Vol.I and II as each set contains 2-3 major works that are amongst Mozart's most prized chamber compositions. A wonderful investment in history and music that will never go out of style.

Mozart: String Quintets (Complete), Vol. 1

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String Quartets (Complete) Vol.1 K.428 & K.464

ASIN: B00000144E
Release Date: 1994-12-13

Tracks:

String Quartet In B Flat Major, K. 174: Allegro Moderato
String Quartet In B Flat Major, K. 174: Adagio
String Quartet In B Flat Major, K. 174: Menuetto Ma Allegro
String Quartet In B Flat Major, K. 174: Allegro
Trio (Erste, Verworfene Fassung Des Menuett - Trios - First, Discarded Version Of The Trio)
Allegro (Erste, Verworfene Fassung Des Finalsatzes - First, Discarded Version Of The Finale)
String Quintet In C Major, K. 515: Allegro
String Quintet In C Major, K. 515: Andante
String Quintet In C Major, K. 515: Menuetto: Alegretto
String Quintet In C Major, K. 515: Allegro

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The earliest of Mozart's string quintets, the work of a teenager, is still worthwhile Mozart. K. 515 is a masterpiece of the highest order. It's always a privilege to hear these pieces, but in the present instance it's a cheap treat also. The Eder Quartet and friend play with equal measures of vitality and refinement, giving us performances that would be competitive at any price. At Naxos's price, this disc is a steal. --Leslie Gerber

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Quintet/Quartet Cycle Highly Reccommended.......2003-08-09

I reccommend the Naxos Quartet and Quintet cycles to any serious Mozart lover or the average listener who want excellent quality and budget prices.
This recording includes the discarded versions of the Trio and the Finale and gives a beautiful rendition of the C major Quintet

Mozart: Complete String Quintets, Vol. 3

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ASIN: B000009OLX
Release Date: 1998-07-28

Tracks:

String Quintet In D Major, K 593: Larghetto
String Quintet In D Major, K 593: Adagio
String Quintet In D Major, K 593: Menuetto: Allegretto
String Quintet In D Major, K 593: Allegro
String Quintet In E Flat Major, K 614: Allegretto di molto
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String Quintet In E Flat Major, K 614: Allegro

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Excellent CD of Mozart's Last Major Chamber Works.......2007-04-08

Both of these String Quintets are the last of Mozart's major chamber works, and how wonderful they are. K.593 in D Major was written in December 1790, and is played very well by the augmented Eder Quartet. Even though Mozart is entering the last year of his tragically short life, the music is consistently great. The acoustic of this recording is full and natural, definitely enjoyable. Mozart's last Quintet, K.614 in E flat, composed in April 1791, is also full of wonderful turns of expression, as he so effectively uses the added second viola for some enjoyable tonal delights. This is the best of the three volumes of Mozart's String Quintets on Naxos. Volume 1 is good, but Volume 2 is disapponting. The Penguin Guide gave this third volume a 3-star review (outstanding). You will not be disappointed if you purchase this excellent, nicely-priced CD from the critically-acclaimed Naxos label.

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ASIN: B00000144F
Release Date: 1995-09-19

Tracks:

String Quintet In C Minor, K. 406: Allegro
String Quintet In C Minor, K. 406: Andante
String Quintet In C Minor, K. 406: Menuetto
String Quintet In C Minor, K. 406: Allegro
String Quintet In G Minor, K. 516: Allegro
String Quintet In G Minor, K. 516: Menuetto
String Quintet In G Minor, K. 516: Adagio ma non troppo
String Quintet In G Minor, K. 516: Adagio - Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Excellent value.......2004-05-16

It seems that Mozart felt more at home writing string quintets than quartets - possibly because the viola was his string instrument of choice.

This recording of K 406 and 516 is warm and technically proficient. The harmonies and melodic style of K 516 are really excellent. [K 406 is Mozart's arrangement of one of his wind serenades for string quintet, and I think it loses something in the translation.]

Tracks:

String Quintet In B Flat, KV 174 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 1. Allegro Moderato
String Quintet In B Flat, KV 174 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 2. Adagio
String Quintet In B Flat, KV 174 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 3. Menuetto Ma Allegretto
String Quintet In B Flat, KV 174 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 4. Allegro
String Quintet In C Minor, KV 406 (516h) For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 1. Allegro
String Quintet In C Minor, KV 406 (516h) For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 2. Adante
String Quintet In C Minor, KV 406 (516h) For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 3. Menuetto In Canone
String Quintet In C Minor, KV 406 (516h) For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello: 4. Allegro
Quintet In E Flat, KV 407 For Horn, Violin, 2 Violas, And Cello: 1. Allegro
Quintet In E Flat, KV 407 For Horn, Violin, 2 Violas, And Cello: 2. Andante
Quintet In E Flat, KV 407 For Horn, Violin, 2 Violas, And Cello: 3. Allegro
Adagio In B Flat, KV 411For 2 Clarinets And 3 Basset Horns

Tracks:

Quintet In E Flat, KV 452 For Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, And Bassoon: 1. Largo - Allegro moderato
Quintet In E Flat, KV 452 For Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, And Bassoon: 2. Larghetto
Quintet In E Flat, KV 452 For Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, And Bassoon: 3. Allegretto
String Qunitet In C, KV 515 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas, And Cello: 1. Allegro
String Qunitet In C, KV 515 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas, And Cello: 2. Andante
String Qunitet In C, KV 515 For 2 Violins, 2 Violas, And Cello: 3. Menuetto. Allegretto
4. Allegro

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If I could pick a musical premiere out of the past that I could have attended, I would probably choose one of those evenings when Mozart and Haydn took the two viola parts in the first performances of Mozart's string quintets. It's something to wonder at, anyway. The string quintets are not only Mozart's greatest chamber music, they are among the most profoundly inspired pieces of music by anyone for any instruments. Three of them can be found on this budget priced set, superbly performed, along with the Horn Quintet, and the Quintet for Piano and Winds, which inspired Beethoven to compose a not quite as successful sequel. Greatness, folks, pure and simple. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Quintessential Quintets.......2007-03-07

This is an outstanding 2-disc set from Philips at an even more outstanding price! These enchanting chamber pieces by Mozart seem to float on air, and transport the listener to another place in time. While these works may not have the sweeping grandeur of his symphonies and operas, they possess a remarkable intimacy, spirit, and beauty. In a nutshell, these works capture the qualities that make Mozart's music in general so special. The vivid performance of the string version of the 1781 wind serenade K388, (which here is KV 406), may be the highlight of the entire set. Simply an indispensable Mozart compilation that will enrich your life for years to come!

The pinnacle of Mozart's chamber works.......2005-03-27

It is nearly universally agreed that Mozart's string quintets not only surpassed his earlier "Haydn" string quartets but are amoung his finest chamber compositions and in the entire clasical repetory. Particularly, the late string quintets, K515 & 516, are thought to be Mozart's pinnacle chamber compositions - exceedingly rich in texture and tone as well as perfected symmetry of form. This is a high-quality grouping of Mozart's wonderful and instrumentally-diverse quintets (strings, piano/winds and horn). One quintet in this first volume that may be the most special is the fairly unique quintet for piano and wind quartet - a composition that Mozart even thought to be his finest at the time of writing. Its delicacy and skill of blending the more complex and powerful tones of the clavier with the graceful, nuanced timbres of the winds shows Mozart's mastery of composing for winds.

The performances of the string quintets by the quintet featuring legendary violinist, Aurther Grumiaux, are cited in nearly every major review as a truly exceptional example of the art of chamber music playing. Gramophone, Jim Svejda, Penguin and Third Ear Guides all give them the highest ratings, while Gramophone concluded that, "This edition belongs in the pantheon of Great Mozart recordings." Additionally, Gramophone awarded the String Quintets here their highest award - one of the "Top 100 Recordings of All Time" - which is an accolade about as high as you can get. The performances have that distinct polished Grumiaux elegance and tonal opulance while the recorded sound is of the highest clarity.

Philip's Quintets I and II is an absolutely superb, timeless set of four CD's that contain some of the creme of the classical chamber repertoire. It will be hard to find a better compilation of this calibre. Chamber enthusiasts will want to get both Vol.I and II as each set contains 2-3 major works that are treasured by many a Mozart fan. A wonderful investment that will reward the listener for a lifetime.

Mozartian bliss.......2000-06-30

This is a particularly ethereal set of discs. The main works here are three String Quintets, played by an augmented Grumiaux Trio with total assurance & commitment. These are all ravishingly beautiful works. The Horn Quintet, where the soloist is Timothy Brown, is a happy and spirited piece, again wonderfully played. The only question mark surrounds the rather literal, even wooden performance of the Piano Quintet with Ingrid Haebler & The Bamberg Wind Quintet. Compared to Murray Perahia & his ECO Wind Players, the recoridng here sounds far too measured and unspontaneous. Nevertheless, this cannot detract from the magnificence of the other recorded works on this disc, which are all to be had a a very reasonable price.

Mozart: Complete String Quintets, Vol. 2

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Mozart: Complete String Quintets, Vol. 2

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ASIN: B000027EII
Release Date: 1994-09-26

Tracks:

I. Allegro
II. Menuetto. Allegretto
III. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
IV. Adagio
V. Allegro
I. Allegro Di Molto
II. Andante
III. Menuetto. Allegretto
IV. Allegro

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Mozart: Complete Viola Quintets, Vol. 1

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Mozart: Complete Viola Quintets, Vol. 2

ASIN: B000003ER5
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Viola Quintet, K. 174 Allegro moderato - Guarneri Quartet, Ida Kavafian
Viola Quintet, K. 174 Adagio - Guarneri Quartet, Ida Kavafian
Viola Quintet, K. 174 Menuetto: Allegretto; Trio - Guarneri Quartet, Ida Kavafian
Viola Quintet, K. 174 Allegro - Guarneri Quartet, Ida Kavafian
Viola Quintet, K. 516 Allegro - Guarneri Quartet, Steven Tenenbom
Viola Quintet, K. 516 Menuetto: Allegretto; Trio - Guarneri Quartet, Steven Tenenbom
Viola Quintet, K. 516 Adagio ma non troppo - Guarneri Quartet, Steven Tenenbom
Viola Quintet, K. 516 Adagio; Allegro - Guarneri Quartet, Steven Tenenbom

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Mozart: Complete Quintets, Vol. 5

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ASIN: B0001M6GFU
Release Date: 2004-06-29

Tracks:

Allegro
Larghetto
Menuetto - Trio I - Trio II
Allegretto Con Variazioni
Allegro
Andante
Rondo. Allegro

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Mozart: String Quintets Vol. 1

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ASIN: B0000016F5
Release Date: 1994-09-26

Tracks:

Str Qnt in C, K.V.515: I. Allegro
Str Qnt in C, K.V.515: II. Andante
Str Qnt in C, K.V.515: III. Menuetto. Allegretto
Str Qnt in C, K.V.515: IV. (Allegro)
Str Qnt in D, K.V.593: 1. Larghetto/2. Allegro/3. Larghetto/4. Tempo I (Allegro)
Str Qnt in D, K.V.593: II. Adagio
Str Qnt in D, K.V.593: III. Menuetto. Allegretto
Str Qnt in D, K.V.593: IV. Finale. Allegro