String Quartet, Op. 74,3

On this CD:

1. String Quartet No. 62 in C major ("Emperor"), Op. 76/3, H. 3/77
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Simon Fordham, Anja Lechner, Helmut Nicolai, Andreas Reiner, Rosamunde Quartet

2. String Quartet No. 53 in D major ("Lark"), Op. 64/5, H. 3/63
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Simon Fordham, Anja Lechner, Helmut Nicolai, Andreas Reiner, Rosamunde Quartet

3. String Quartet No. 59 in G minor ("Rider"/"Horseman"), Op. 74/3, H. 3/74
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Simon Fordham, Anja Lechner, Helmut Nicolai, Andreas Reiner, Rosamunde Quartet

Tracks:

Brandenbutg Concerto No.3 In G First Movement
Overture No.3 In D Second Movement
Violin Concerto In E First Movement
Prelude In C minor
Jesu Bleibet Meine Freude (Chorus From Cantata No.147)
Overture No.2 In B minor Minuet And Badinerie
Oboe Concerto In D minor Second Movement
Brandenburg Concerto No.4 In G Third Movement
Musical Offering - Fuga canonica
Easter Oratorio - Overture
Minuet In D minor
Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel herunter(From Choral Prelude BWV 650
Brandenburg Concerto No.1 In F Second Movement
Art Of The Fugue - Contrapunctus 9
Concerto For Flute, Violin, Harpsichord And Strings. Triple Concerto - Third Movement
Overture No.4 In D - Réjouissance
Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 3, no. 8
Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 3, no. 8
Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 3, no. 8
Water Music - Alla Hornpipe
Xerxes - Ombra Mai Fu (Largo)
Messiah - And The Glory Of The Lord
Concerto Grosso In A Minor, Op. 6, No. 4 - Larghetto Affettuoso
Organ Concerto In F, Op. 4, No. 4 Allegro
Water Music - Air
Messiah - For Unto Us A Child Is Born
Concerto Grosso In B flat, Op. 3, No. 2 - Largo
Salomon - Sinfonia, Act 3
The Choice Of Hercules - While For Thy Arms
Water Music - Allegro (Suite No. 1)
Suite No. 5 In E - Air With Variations
Jephtha - How Dark, O Lord
Organ Concerto In F, Op. 4, No. 5 Alla Siciliana - Presto
Mi Palpita Il Cor (Solo Cantata) S'un Di M'adora
Water Music - Andante Allegro Da Capo
Concerto for Trumpet & Orchestra in E-flat: First Movement
Symphony No. 94 in G: Surprise Symphony-second movement
Concerto for Violin No. 2 in D: Third Movement
Flute Trio No. 31 in G: Second Movement
Symphony No. 31 in D: Hornsignal-First Movement
String Quartet No. 17 in F, Op. 3, no. 5: Serenade Quartet-Second Movement
Sinfonia Concertante in B-flat for Violin, Cello, Oboe, Bassoon and Orchestra-Third Movement
Concerto for 2 Horns & Orchestra in E-flat: Second Movement
Symphony No. 88 in G: Fourth Movement
String Quartet No. 77 in C: Kaiser Quartet-Poco adagio cantabile
Notturno No. 1 in C: Second Movement
Symphony No. 98 in B: Londoner No. 4-Fourth Movement
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - first movement
Piano Concerto in A - second movement
Flute Concerto in D - Rondeau
Serenade - Minuet
Violin Concerto - first movement
Symphony No. 40 in G minor - first movement
Clarinet Concerto - second movement
Turkish March
Divertimento - Minuet
Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-flat - first movement
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67-First Movement
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27, no. 2: Moonlight Sonata-First Movement
Overture
O welche Lust (Prisoners' Chorus)
Ha, welch ein Augenblick (Pizarros's Aria)
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: Second Movement
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D, Op. 61: Third Movement
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13: Pathétique-Second Movement
Sympony No. 6 in F, Op. 68: Pastorale-First Movement
Fantasy for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra in C minor, Op. 80: Choral Fantasy - Finale
German Dance No. 1 In C
Impromptu Op. 90, No. 3 In G-Flat
Heidenroslein
Ave Maria
Der Lindenbaum
Quintet In A 'Trout Quintet' - Andante
Mass No. 6 In E-Flat - Kyrie
Die Schone Mullerin Des Mullers Blumen
German Dance No. 2 In G
Piano Sonata In B-Flat
Nachtgesang Im Walde
Winterreise - No. 15: Die Krahe
German Mass - Zum Sanctus (Heilit, Heilig Ist Der Herr)
Symphony No. 8 In B Minor 'Unfinished' - Second Movement
Waltz No. 1 in E-flat, Op. 18 Grande Valse brillante
Nocturne in E-flat, Op. 9, no. 2
Etude in G-flat, Op. 10, no. 5
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21-Second Movement
Mazurka in D minor, Op. 33, no. 2
Prelude in D-flat, Op. 28, no. 15 Raindrop
Etude in C, Op. 10, no. 1
Nocturne in D-flat, Op. 27, no. 2
Impromptu No. 4 in C-sharp minor, Op. 66 Fantasy Impromptu
Scherzo in B minor, Op. 20
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35-Third Movement
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - Third Movement
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor - first movement 113.String Seranade - Waltz
Violin Concerto - second movement
The Sleeping Beauty - Waltz
Capriccio Italien, Op. 45
Swan Lake - Waltz
Eugene Onegin - Polonaise
The Nutcracker - Waltz of the Flowers
Orchestral Suite No. 4 - Mozartiana - Third Movement
Swan Lake - Dance of the Swans
Symphony No. 6 in B minor - Pathétique - Third Movement
Hungarian Dance No.5
Lullaby
Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op. 68 - Third Movement
Intermezzo in E-flat, Op.117, no. 1
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D, Op. 77 - Third Movement
Waltz, Op. 39, no. 15
Concert for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in B-flat, Op. 83 - Second Movement
String Quintet in G, Op. 111 - Second Movement
Symphony No.4 in E minor, Op. 98 - Third Movement
Intermezzo in A minor, Op. 76, no. 7
Hungarian Dance No.1 in G minor
German Requiem Selig sind die Toten (Final Chorus)
Die Fledermaus - Overture
Kaiser Waltz, Op.437
Thunder And Lightning Polka, Op. 324
Roses From The South Waltz, Op. 388
AnnenPolka, Op. 117
Vienna Blood Waltz, Op. 354
Eljen A Magyar Polka, Op. 332
Wine, Women and Song Waltz, Op. 333
On The Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz, Op. 134
Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg - Overture
Tannhauser - Die Pilger sind's (Pilgims' Chorus)
Tannhauser - O du mein holder Abendstern (Wolfram's Aria)
Lohengrin - Act 3 Prelude and Bridal Chorus
The Flying Dutchman - Jo-ho-he Traft ihr das Schiff (Senta's Ballad)
The Flying Dutchman - Steuermann, lass die Wacht (Sailors' Chorus)
Die Walkure - Wintersturme wichen dem Wonnemond (Siegmund's Aria)
Die Walkure - Ride of the Valkyries
Siegfried Hoho! Hoho! Hohei! Schmiede mein Hammer (Siegfried's Forging Song)
Tristan und Isolde - Liebestod
Thus sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 (excerpt)
Don Juan, Op. 20
Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64, I.Nacht
Don Quixote, Op.35, first movement: Introduction
Salome, Op. 54, Dance Of The Seven Veils
Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, Finale: Hab' mir's gelobt ihn lieb zu haben
Piano Concerto 2 In C minor, Op. 18 - First Movement
Vocalise, Op.34, No. 14
Prelude In G Sharp minor, Op. 32, No. 12
Piano Concerto No. 4 In G minor, Op. 40 - Third Movement
Symphony No. 2 In E minor, Op. 27 - Third Movement
Piano Concerto No. 1 In F sharp minor, Op. 1 - Second Movement
Rhapsody, Op. 43 On A Theme By Paganini
Hungarian Rhapsody No.2
Liebestraum No.3 in A-flat
Piano Concerto No.1 in E-flat - third movement
Angelus
Mephisto Waltz No.1 (Dance in a Village Tavern)
Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H
Dante Symphony - Finale. - Purgatorio - Magnificat
Les Préludes
Boléro
Daphnis et Chloé first movement: Nocturne
Rhapsodie Espagnole
Shéhérazade - first movement: Asie
Ma Mère l'Oye - fourth movement: La Belle et la Bête
Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet
La Valse
Slavic Dance No. 1 in C, Op. 46, no.1
Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 'From the New World' - second movement
Humoresque, Op. 101
Slavic Dance No. 8 in G minor, Op. 46, no. 8
Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 22 - second movement
Romance for Violin and Orchestra In F minor, Op. 11
Symphony No. 7 in D minor - third movement
Melodie (Songs My Mother Taught Me)
Carneval Overture, Op. 92
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 104 - third movement
Symphony No.4 In A, Op. 90. Italian - First Movement
Frühlingslied In A, Op. 62, No. 6
Wedding March (From A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.61)
Duetto In F, Op.30, No.6 (From Songs Without Words)
String Symphony No.9 In C. Schweitzer Symphony - Third Movement
Concerto For Violin, Piano And String Orchestra No. 1 In D minor - Second Movement
Symphony No.3 In A minor, Op.56 Scottish - Third Movement"
Notturno (From A Midsumment Night's Dream, Op. 61)
Rondo Capriccioso, Op.14
String Symphony No. 12 In G minor - First Movement
Venetian Gondola Song In F Sharp minor, Op.30, No.6
Scherzo (From A Midsumment Night's Dream, Op. 61)
Violin Concerto In E minor, Op.64 - Third Movement
Peer Gynt - Suite No. 1, Op. 46 - Morgenstimmung
Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - I. Prelude. Allegro vivace
Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - IV. Air. Andante religioso
Arietta, Op. 12, no. 1
Homage March from Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op. 56
Peer Gynt - Suite No. 2, Op. 55 - Solveig's Song
Wedding Day at Troldhauen, Op. 65, no. 6
The Last Spring, Op. 34, no. 2
Peer Gynt - Suite No. 1, Op 46 - Anitra's Dance
Nordic Melody Op. 63
Notturno, Op. 54, no. 4
Elegie, Op. 47, no. 5
Peer Gynt - Suite No. 2, Op. 55 - Arabic Dance
Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 - Allegro
Symphony No. 3 in E flat, Op. 97 - Rhenish - first movement
Traumerai (from Kinderszenen, Op. 15)
Mondnacht (from Eichendorff-Liederkreis, Op. 39)
Aufschwung (from Fantasietucke, Op. 12)
Triolett, Op. 114, no. 2
Tanzlied (No. 1 from Duets, Op. 78)
Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 - second movement
Frühlingsgruss
Abschied (from Waldszenen Op. 82)
Dichterliebe, Op. 48 - Im wunderschonen Monat Mai
Manfred Overture, Op. 115
Romance in F sharp, Op. 28, no. 2
Die Rose stand im Tau
Liebesgarten (from Four Duets, Op. 34)
Warum? (from Fantasiestucke, Op. 12)
Kennst du das Land, Op.79, no. 29 (from Lieder der Mignon, Op. 98a)
Von fremden Landern und Menschen (from Kinderszenen, Op. 15)

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ASIN: B0000501PC
Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

Str Qt in E flat, Op.0: I. Presto
Str Qt in E flat, Op.0: II. Menuetto
Str Qt in E flat, Op.0: III. Adagio
Str Qt in E flat, Op.0: IV. Menuetto
Str Qt in E flat, Op.0: V. Finale: Presto
Str Qt in B flat, Op.1 No.1: I. Presto
Str Qt in B flat, Op.1 No.1: II. Menuetto
Str Qt in B flat, Op.1 No.1: III. Adagio
Str Qt in B flat, Op.1 No.1: IV. Menuetto
Str Qt in B flat, Op.1 No.1: V. Presto
Str Qt in E flat, Op.1 No.2: I. Allegro
Str Qt in E flat, Op.1 No.2: II. Menuetto
Str Qt in E flat, Op.1 No.2: III. Adagio
Str Qt in E flat, Op.1 No.2: IV. Menuetto
Str Qt in E flat, Op.1 No.2: V. Presto
Str Qt in D, Op.1 No.3: I. Adagio
Str Qt in D, Op.1 No.3: II. Menuetto
Str Qt in D, Op.1 No.3: III. Presto
Str Qt in D, Op.1 No.3: IV. Menuetto
Str Qt in D, Op.1 No.3: V. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Str Qt in G, Op.1 No.4: I. Presto
Str Qt in G, Op.1 No.4: II. Menuetto
Str Qt in G, Op.1 No.4: III. Adagio Ma Non Tanto
Str Qt in G, Op.1 No.4: IV. Menuetto
Str Qt in G, Op.1 No.4: V. Presto
Str Qt in C, Op.1 No.6: I. Presto Assai
Str Qt in C, Op.1 No.6: II. Menuetto
Str Qt in C, Op.1 No.6: III. Adagio
Str Qt in C, Op.1 No.6: IV. Menuetto
Str Qt in C, Op.1 No.6: V. Finale: Presto
Str Qt in A, Op.2 No.1: I. Allegro
Str Qt in A, Op.2 No.1: II. Menuetto
Str Qt in A, Op.2 No.1: III. Adagio
Str Qt in A, Op.2 No.1: IV. Menuetto
Str Qt in A, Op.2 No.1: V. Allegro Molto

Tracks:

Str Qt in E, Op.2 No.2: I. Allegro Molto
Str Qt in E, Op.2 No.2: II. Menuetto
Str Qt in E, Op.2 No.2: III. Adagio
Str Qt in E, Op.2 No.2: IV. Menuetto
Str Qt in E, Op.2 No.2: V. Finale: Presto
Str Qt in F, Op.2 No.4: I. Presto
Str Qt in F, Op.2 No.4: II. Menuetto
Str Qt in F, Op.2 No.4: III. Adagio
Str Qt in F, Op.2 No.4: IV Menuetto: Allegretto
Str Qt in F, Op.2 No.4: V. Allegro
Str Qt in B flat, Op.2 No.6: I. Adagio
Str Qt in B flat, Op.2 No.6: II. Menuetto
Str Qt in B flat, Op.2 No.6: III. Presto: Scherzo
Str Qt in B flat, Op.2 No.6: IV. Menuetto
Str Qt in B flat, Op.2 No.6: V. Presto

Tracks:

Str Qt in C, Op.9 No.1: I. Moderato
Str Qt in C, Op.9 No.1: II. Menuetto: Un Poco Allegretto
Str Qt in C, Op.9 No.1: III. Adagio
Str Qt in C, Op.9 No.1: IV. Finale: Presto
Str Qt in E flat, Op.9 No.2: I. Moderato
Str Qt in E flat, Op.9 No.2: II. Menuetto
Str Qt in E flat, Op.9 No.2: III. Adagio
Str Qt in E flat, Op.9 No.2: IV. Finale: Allegro Molto
Str Qt in G, Op.9 No.3: I. Allegro Moderato
Str Qt in G, Op.9 No.3: II. Menuetto
Str Qt in G, Op.9 No.3: III. Largo
Str Qt in G, Op.9 No.3: IV. Finale: Presto
Str Qt in d, Op.9 No.4: I. Moderato
Str Qt in d, Op.9 No.4: II. Menuetto
Str Qt in d, Op.9 No.4: III. Adagio Cantabile
Str Qt in d, Op.9 No.4: IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Str Qt in B flat, Op.9 No.5: I. Poco Adagio: Theme And Vars
Str Qt in B flat, Op.9 No.5: II. Menuet: Allegretto
Str Qt in B flat, Op.9 No.5: III. Largo Cantabile
Str Qt in B flat, Op.9 No.5: IV. Finale: Presto
Str Qt in A, Op.9 No.6: I. Presto
Str Qt in A, Op.9 No.6: II. Menuetto
Str Qt in A, Op.9 No.6: III. Adagio
Str Qt in A, Op.9 No.6: IV. Finale: Presto
Str Qt in E, Op.17 No.1: I. Moderato
Str Qt in E, Op.17 No.1: II. Menuet
Str Qt in E, Op.17 No.1: III. Adagio
Str Qt in E, Op.17 No.1: IV. Finale: Presto
Str Qt in F, Op.17 No.2: I. Moderato
Str Qt in F, Op.17 No.2: II. Menuet: Poco Allegretto
Str Qt in F, Op.17 No.2: III. Adagio
Str Qt in F, Op.17 No.2: IV. Finale: Allegro Di Molto

Tracks:

Str Qt in E flat, Op.17 No.3: I. Andante Grazioso
Str Qt in E flat, Op.17 No.3: II. Menuet: Allegretto
Str Qt in E flat, Op.17 No.3: III. Adagio
Str Qt in E flat, Op.17 No.3: IV. Allegro Di Molto
Str Qt in c, Op.17 No.4: I. Moderato
Str Qt in c, Op.17 No.4: II. Menuet: Allegretto
Str Qt in c, Op.17 No.4: III. Adagio Cantabile
Str Qt in c, Op.17 No.4: IV. Finale: Allegro
Str Qt in G, Op.17 No.5: I. Moderato
Str Qt in G, Op.17 No.5: II. Menuet: Allegretto
Str Qt in G, Op.17 No.5: III. Adagio
Str Qt in G, Op.17 No.5: IV. Finale: Presto
Str Qt in D, Op.17 No.6: I. Presto
Str Qt in D, Op.17 No.6: II. Menuet
Str Qt in D, Op.17 No.6: III. Largo
Str Qt in D, Op.17 No.6: IV. Finale: Allegro

Tracks:

Str Qt in E flat, Op.20 No.1: I. Allegro Moderato
Str Qt in E flat, Op.20 No.1: II. Menuet: Un Poco Allegretto
Str Qt in E flat, Op.20 No.1: III. Affettuoso E Sostenuto
Str Qt in E flat, Op.20 No.1: IV. Finale: Presto
Str Qt in C, Op.20 No.2: I. Moderato
Str Qt in C, Op.20 No.2: II. Capriccio: Adagio
Str Qt in C, Op.20 No.2: III. Menuet: Allegretto
Str Qt in C, Op.20 No.2: IV. Fuga A Quattro Soggeti: Allegro
Str Qt in g, Op.20 No.3: I. Allegro Con Spirito
Str Qt in g, Op.20 No.3: II. Menuet: Allegretto
Str Qt in g, Op.20 No.3: III. Poco Adagio
Str Qt in g, Op.20 No.3: IV. Allegro Di Molto

Tracks:

Str Qt in D, Op.20 No.4: I. Allegro Di Molto
Str Qt in D, Op.20 No.4: II. Un Poco Adagio E Affettuoso
Str Qt in D, Op.20 No.4: II. Menuet Alla Zingarese
Str Qt in D, Op.20 No.4: IV. Presto E Scherzando
Str Qt in f, Op.20 No.5: I. Moderato
Str Qt in f, Op.20 No.5: II. Menuet
Str Qt in f, Op.20 No.5: III. Adagio
Str Qt in f, Op.20 No.5: IV. Fuga A Due Soggetti
Str Qt in A, Op.20 No.6: I. Allegro Di Molto E Scherzando
Str Qt in A, Op.20 No.6: II. Adagio
Str Qt in A, Op.20 No.6: III. Menuetto
Str Qt in A, Op.20 No.6: IV. Fuga A Tre Soggetti: Allegro

Tracks:

Str Qt in b, Op.33 No.1: I. Allegro Moderato
Str Qt in b, Op.33 No.1: II. Scherzo: Allegro
Str Qt in b, Op.33 No.1: III. Andante
Str Qt in b, Op.33 No.1: IV. Presto
Str Qt in E flat, Op.33 No.2 'The Joke': I. Allegro Moderato, Cantabile
Str Qt in E flat, Op.33 No.2 'The Joke': II. Scherzo: Allegro
Str Qt in E flat, Op.33 No.2 'The Joke': III. Largo Sostenuto
Str Qt in E flat, Op.33 No.2 'The Joke': IV. Finale: Presto
Str Qt in C, Op.33 No.3 'The Bird': I. Allegro Moderato
Str Qt in C, Op.33 No.3 'The Bird': II. Scherzo: Allegretto
Str Qt in C, Op.33 No.3 'The Bird': III. Adagio
Str Qt in C, Op.33 No.3 'The Bird': IV. Rondo: Presto

Tracks:

Str Qt in B flat, Op.33 No.4: I. Allegro Moderato
Str Qt in B flat, Op.33 No.4: II. Scherzo: Allegretto
Str Qt in B flat, Op.33 No.4: III. Largo
Str Qt in B flat, Op.33 No.4: IV. Presto
Str Qt in G, Op.33 No.5: I. Vivace Assai
Str Qt in G, Op.33 No.5: II. Largo E Cantabile
Str Qt in G, Op.33 No.5: III. Scherzo: Allegro
Str Qt in G, Op.33 No.5: IV. Finale: Allegretto
Str Qt in D, Op.33 No.6: I. Vivace Assai
Str Qt in D, Op.33 No.6: II. Andante
Str Qt in D, Op.33 No.6: III. Scherzo: Allegretto
Str Qt in D, Op.33 No.6: IV. Finale: Allegretto
Str Qt in d, Op.42: I. Andante Ed Innocentemente
Str Qt in d, Op.42: II. Menuet
Str Qt in d, Op.42: III. Adagio E Cantabile
Str Qt in d, Op.42: IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Str Qt in B flat, Op.50 No.1: I. Allegro
Str Qt in B flat, Op.50 No.1: II. Adagio Non Lento
Str Qt in B flat, Op.50 No.1: III. Poco Allegretto
Str Qt in B flat, Op.50 No.1: IV. Finale: Vivace
Str Qt in C, Op.50 No.2: I. Vivace
Str Qt in C, Op.50 No.2: II. Adagio Cantabile
Str Qt in C, Op.50 No.2: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
Str Qt in C, Op.50 No.2: IV. Finale: Vivace Assai
Str Qt in E flat, Op.50 No.3: I. Allegro Con Brio
Str Qt in E flat, Op.50 No.3: II. Andante Piu Tosto Allegretto
Str Qt in E flat, Op.50 No.3: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
Str Qt in E flat, Op.50 No.3: IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Str Qt in f#, Op.50 No.4: I. Allegro Spirito
Str Qt in f#, Op.50 No.4: II. Andante
Str Qt in f#, Op.50 No.4: III. Menuetto
Str Qt in f#, Op.50 No.4: IV. Fuga: Allegro Moderato
Str Qt in F, Op.50 No.5: I. Allegro Moderato
Str Qt in F, Op.50 No.5: II. Poco Adagio
Str Qt in F, Op.50 No.5: III. Menuetto
Str Qt in F, Op.50 No.5: IV. Finale: Vivace
Str Qt in D, Op.50 No.6 'The Frog': I. Allegro
Str Qt in D, Op.50 No.6 'The Frog': II. Poco Adagio
Str Qt in D, Op.50 No.6 'The Frog': III. Menuetto: Allegretto
Str Qt in D, Op.50 No.6 'The Frog': IV. Finale: Allegro Con Spirito

Tracks:

Str Qt inG, Op.54 No.1: I. Vivace Assai
Str Qt inG, Op.54 No.1: II. Allegretto
Str Qt inG, Op.54 No.1: III. Menuet
Str Qt inG, Op.54 No.1: IV. Vivace
Str Qt in C, Op.54 No.2: I. Vivace
Str Qt in C, Op.54 No.2: II. Adagio -
Str Qt in C, Op.54 No.2: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
Str Qt in C, Op.54 No.2: IV. Adagio
Str Qt in E, Op.54 No.3: I. Allegretto
Str Qt in E, Op.54 No.3: II. Largo
Str Qt in E, Op.54 No.3: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
Str Qt in E, Op.54 No.3: IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Str Qt in A, Op.55 No.1: I. Allegro
Str Qt in A, Op.55 No.1: II. Adagio Cantabile
Str Qt in A, Op.55 No.1: III. Menuet
Str Qt in A, Op.55 No.1: IV. Finale: Vivace
Str Qt in f, Op.55 No.2 'The Razor': I. Andante
Str Qt in f, Op.55 No.2 'The Razor': II. Allegro
Str Qt in f, Op.55 No.2 'The Razor': III. Menuetto: Allegretto
Str Qt in f, Op.55 No.2 'The Razor': IV. Presto
Str Qt in B flat, Op.55 No.3: I. Vivace Assai
Str Qt in B flat, Op.55 No.3: II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
Str Qt in B flat, Op.55 No.3: III. Menuetto
Str Qt in B flat, Op.55 No.3: IV. Presto

Tracks:

Str Qt in C, Op.64 No.1: I. Allegro Moderato
Str Qt in C, Op.64 No.1: II. Menuet: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Str Qt in C, Op.64 No.1: III. Allegretto Scherzando
Str Qt in C, Op.64 No.1: IV. Finale: Presto
Str Qt in b, Op.64 No.3: I. Allegro Spirito
Str Qt in b, Op.64 No.3: II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
Str Qt in b, Op.64 No.3: III. Menuet: Allegretto -

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

A massive set--67 string quartets on 21 discs in a budget-priced, shelf-friendly, compact box. So the obvious question is: do you need it? The equally obvious answer is a resounding "yes" if you love these endlessly inventive quartets and if you appreciate superbly played performances that capture both the letter and the spirit of Haydn's genius. The Angeles String Quartet isn't as well known as some ensembles that have recorded complete Haydn sets, but they are superior to all, with the arguable exception of the Tatrai Quartet. They demonstrate technical polish and rich, warm sound that's never cloying. And they give these works the forward-moving impetus they need within a classical framework, eschewing both anachronistic Romanticism and the mechanical astringency of period specialists.

The Angeles Quartet is unique in its mastery of early as well as late works, in tune with Haydn's stylistic development and sensitive to the attractions of each of these remarkable pieces. So they infuse the visionary slow movements of the late quartets with the appropriate depth and at the same time revel in the muscularity of the Opus 76 No.2's catchy Menuetto, the humor of the "Joke" Quartet, Opus 33 No.2, and the power of the Allegro con spirito of Opus 76 No.1. Most impressive is their way with the early quartets--no small matter when you consider that the contents of the first six discs precede the Opus 20 set generally considered as signaling the maturity of the form. The Angeles make even the earliest quartets, five-movement divertimentos for four strings, a habit-forming delight. Their playing here is full of exuberance, wittily playful and rough, peasantlike by turns. The sonics are outstanding, too, well-balanced, warm, and lifelike. An indispensable recording. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

A superb Haydn benchmark.......2007-06-28

It takes a lot of time to grasp Haydn's music, because there's much of everything: symphonies, piano sonatas, operas, piano trios, string quartets, choral works, songs, etc. - in sum, more than one thousand individual works. It will probably take more than a year listening to it all, and comprehend it as well (i.e., not as "background music"). Few, if any person, can have a complete grasp of everything he wrote.

But there are nonetheless good reasons trying to grasp Haydn's music, at least partly. This bargain set - 68 string quartets on 21 CDs - is a perfectly good reason. Haydn's string quartets contain some of his finest music. And the present recordings with Angeles Quartet are simply superb. Unlike many period instrument performers, Angeles Quartet avoids meticulous mannerism and plays this music with energy and passion, without loosing structural control. Furthermore, the recordings are excellent, with a rich, creamy and spacious sound. In short, great performances and excellent engineering. A benchmark recording, no less.

There are some rival complete sets: Aeolian Quartet (Decca), Festetics Quartet (period instrument performances, Arcana), Tátrai (Hungaroton), and Kodaly Quartet (Naxos). In terms of sound, the present set is clearly preferable. In terms of performances, the only serious rival is Tátrai Quartet's classic collection from the sixties. But Angeles Quartet is not a second choice. If you hesitate, you need both. Budget and shelf space minded collectors need not hesitate.

Perfect Dinner Music.......2007-05-14

Some might be offended at the idea that music be played in the background to accompany a fine meal, but in fact most of us listen to music in the background. This entire set of 15-CDs is (to my ears) the perfect music to accompany a delicious meal with someone you love. I have owned this CD set for years and never tire of it.

I have found that after listening to it hundreds of times that using iTunes in shuffle mode keeps it fresh.

Delightful Background Music.......2006-03-04

This music is a great buy, and wonderful to listen to while doing desk work or reading.

The Angeles String Quartet does an excellent job, and all of the works are so tuneful that I frequently found myself walking around the house humming the tunes after hearing a quartet for the first time.

He truly is the father of string quartets!.......2005-09-27

This may not be true as far as the instrumentation is concerned, but Haydn is one of the first to explore them as more than a solo violin with a trio accompaniment (second violin, viola and cello), thus giving the chamber music a new dimension.

If you've already explored Haydn's universe through some of his glorious symphonies, these string quartets are an excellent way of further expanding your appreciation of Haydn's music. There are very few dull moments in this lot (and almost all of them are to be found in his early quartets, while there are a few in his very latest works, where he seems to have lost the energy and brio that had established him as one of the best composers of his time). His first works have five movements and ressemble the divertimenti or serenatas. Later on, his quartets took a form which was to become standard, both for Haydn and other composers: four movements - a fast one, a slow one, a minuet and trio and a fast finale.

If one listens to Haydn's string quartes in chronological order, one can feel and appreciate his growth and maturity as a composer. The motives introduced during the first movement are developed over the entire work entity, the increasing use of first movements that are monothematic, the expansion of harmonic usage, the combination of serious with funny, intellectual with ridicule, etc.

Both Mozart and Beethoven wrote famous series of string quartets, but I've always liked Haydn's quartets the most. My personal favorites are op. 76 (especially no 3, which later on became the German National Anthem), op. 64 (especially no 5 called "The lark") and op. 33 (where Haydn introduced special effects, like a birdcall, which gave the third quartet its name).

A matter of taste?.......2005-05-31

It is something unpleasant about the sound here; it is resonant, yes, but not like the Takacs quartet. Comparing to the Takacs' take on op.76/1, 2 & 3, which I love, the Angeles' makes me think of a grey substance, sterile, antiseptic, of no life. Is it the sound quality? Or is it the way the quartet is playing? I think the latter, but it is difficult to figure out what is wrong; in fact I don't find any serious miscalculations. The problem is that the playing feels calculated; it is some kind of contrived perfection, it all feels too concious; I feel something wrong about the accent, the stress of the phrasings... but I give up: Suffice it to say that I regret I bought this collection of boring performances. Three stars for professional playing. If you like some human touch, go for the Aeolian quartet, less perfection, more life.

Average customer rating:

Perfection at its Very Worst
3 DISCS ACTUALLY
String Quartet Delight
haydn, haydn, haydn
Simply marvelous....

The Haydn Project
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ASIN: B00005OKSH
Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

String Quartet in F minor, op. 20 no. 5: Allegro moderato
String Quartet in F minor, op. 20 no. 5: Menuetto
String Quartet in F minor, op. 20 no. 5: Adagio
String Quartet in F minor, op. 20 no. 5: Finale: Fuga a due soggetti
String Quartet in E flar major, op. 33 no. 2: Allegro moderato, cantabile
String Quartet in E flar major, op. 33 no. 2: Scherzo: Allegro
String Quartet in E flar major, op. 33 no. 2: Largo sostenuto
String Quartet in E flar major, op. 33 no. 2: Finale: Presto
String Quartet in G major, op. 54 no. 1: Allegro con brio
String Quartet in G major, op. 54 no. 1: Allegretto
String Quartet in G major, op. 54 no. 1: Menuetto: Allegretto
String Quartet in G major, op. 54 no. 1: Finale: Presto
String Quartet in D major, op. 64 no. 5: Allaegro moderato
String Quartet in D major, op. 64 no. 5: Adagio cantabile
String Quartet in D major, op. 64 no. 5: Menuetto: Allegretto
String Quartet in D major, op. 64 no. 5: Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

String Quartet in G minor, op. 74 no. 3: Allegro
String Quartet in G minor, op. 74 no. 3: Largo assai
String Quartet in G minor, op. 74 no. 3: Menuet: Allegretto
String Quartet in G minor, op. 74 no. 3: Finale: Allegro con brio
String Quartet in D minor, op. 76 no. 2: Allegro
String Quartet in D minor, op. 76 no. 2: Andante o piu tosto allegretto
String Quartet in D minor, op. 76 no. 2: Menuetto: Allegro ma non troppo
String Quartet in D minor, op. 76 no. 2: Finale: Vivace assai
String Quartet in G major, op. 77 no. 1: Allegro moderato
String Quartet in G major, op. 77 no. 1: Adagio
String Quartet in G major, op. 77 no. 1: Menuetto: Presto
String Quartet in G major, op. 77 no. 1: Finale: Presto

Amazon.com

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Emerson Quartet has made its first all-Haydn recording, featuring seven of his most famous quartets on two CDs. Presented chronologically, the program is arranged for utmost contrast of tonality, atmosphere, and character. The prevailing mood is joyous, as befits the occasion, though three quartets are in minor keys. The opening work, Op. 20, No. 5, is dark, brooding, and achingly beautiful. Its inner tension is released in passionate climaxes, its slow movement is serenely pastoral, its finale a double fugue. This is followed by Op. 33, No. 2, nicknamed "The Joke" for its finale, whose coda is punctuated by several "fake" endings: general pauses of increasing length designed to tempt the audience into premature applause. To make its full effect, this "joke" depends on watching the players sit in frozen silence. Also in minor are the dramatic Op. 76, No. 2, nicknamed "Fifths" for its opening theme, which contains the famous "Witches' Minuet," a fierce two-part canon between the upper and lower instruments, and Op. 74, No. 3, nicknamed "The Rider" for its galloping finale. Op. 64, No. 5, is called "The Lark" for its soaring beginning; the finale is a brilliant perpetual motion marathon. Op. 54, No. 1, and Op. 77, No. 1, radiate good cheer and sunshine. The Emerson, whose violinists alternate, plays all this with its customary meticulousness, polish, and ease. Some of the fast movements are surprisingly leisurely, and at times one could wish for more inwardness or abandon. A third, bonus disc taken from earlier Emerson recordings contains movements of eight quartets, from Mozart to Ives. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Perfection at its Very Worst.......2005-01-09

If I rate this album with one star, it is to say something relative to other recordings and to the standard to which I hold the Emerson Quartet. In Haydn, where wit, joy, humor and vivaciousness are more important than in any other composer (?), the Emerson's polish works so incredibly against the works, that I cannot but dissuade a potential explorer of Haydn most urgently from getting this recording.

Upon first hearing it will sound fine enough... technically it is perfect, the sound is fine... but it will reveal itself (immediately in comparison - or else over time) as tedious, meticulous and missing the point. The Lindsay's give these quartets all the gusto they need... sadly, they are seldomly in tune. With the Quatour Mosaiques you might get the finest accounts available (historical instruments or not), and the Kodaly Quartet on Naxos is a budget option that deserves your ears and trust.

If a listener wants to experience the Emerson String Quartet at their best, late Beethoven, Shostakovich, Webern et al. offer far better opportunities than Haydn (and Schubert).

3 DISCS ACTUALLY.......2004-11-16

The third is a set of individual movements by Mozart, Schubert, Dvorak, Bartok, Ives, Shostakovich, Webern and finally a sizzling performance of the fugue from Beethoven's third Rasumovsky. It's brilliant, so I don't know why they are being so coy about it.

The first thing that I commend strongly about this set of 7 Haydn quartets is the actual selection. They range in order of composition from one of the op 20's to the great op77 #1, and 3 of the 7 are in minor keys. I get a definitely serious feel to the Emersons' approach to all 7. Op 33 #2 'The Joke' is included, and for once the jokiness at the end is downplayed, to my great relief. Another aspect that interested me was the fairly moderate speeds they take in the finales to the first 4 numbers, getting distinctly livelier in the last 3. I find this extremely convincing -- the music in the earlier finales is slighter than in the later ones and to my ears it benefits from not being rushed. What I would have liked to find out from the liner notes is whether that, or something else entirely, was the Emersons' thinking, but the remarks are to a familiar pattern -- useful and informative background information, very little about the performances, and rather gushy 'chatty-learned' stuff on the music.

I would describe this as a really distinguished set. It ought to suit experienced listeners in search of new insights, and for new(er)comers the format has been quite brilliantly devised as an introduction to the string quartet repertory presenting the father of the genre in depth followed by glimpses of what his successors did with the heritage he left them. Recorded quality also excellent.

String Quartet Delight.......2002-01-16

This tribute to Haydn is spectacular. Their playing is impeccable, with fine definition and movement. I especially enjoy their offering of Opus 33, The Joke. It is light and playful and bounces with liltiness.

This is truly refreshing music to listen to. The bonus CD of works by Mozart, Shostakovich, Dvorak, et al is wonderful as well. This finales in Beethoven's op. 59 for String Quartet.
Magnificent!

Thanks Emerson for 25, may 25 more be yours and your fans!

haydn, haydn, haydn.......2001-11-19

I heard this recording on the classical station that I listen to.
I now have the CD's in my car and my son and I (he's 8) absolutely love this recording. It is so wonderful we feel like we are seeing the quartet in person. Bravo, Bravo. We will be giving this one as gifts for the Holidays.

Simply marvelous...........2001-10-30

I have grown old with the Emerson; they recently celebrated their twenty-fifth season with the Stanford University Lively Arts, and I have not missed one of those performances. This year they played four of the quartets from their Haydn Project. The audience was as thrilled as any listener of these CDs will be.

In addition to their extraordinary performance, the Emerson have chosen seven of Haydn's most delightful quartets, bound to rekindle the excitement of knowledgeable music lovers and to entice new listeners. The liner notes provide an introduction not only to Haydn but also to the string quartet as a form. I cannot think of a better introduction: for one who wants to learn but is timid, here is where to begin.

Tracks:

String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 0: I. Presto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 0: II. Menuetto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 0: III. Adagio
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 0: IV. Menuetto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 0: V. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1: I. Presto
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1: II. Menuetto
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1: III. Adagio
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1: IV. Menuetto
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1: V. Presto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 2: I. Allegro
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 2: II. Menuetto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 2: III. Adagio
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 2: IV. Menuetto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 2: V. Presto
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 1 No. 3: I. Adagio
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 1 No. 3: II. Menuetto
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 1 No. 3: III. Presto
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 1 No. 3: IV. Menuetto
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 1 No. 3: V. Presto

Tracks:

String Quartet In G Major, Op. 1 No. 4: I. Presto
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 1 No. 4: II. Menuetto
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 1 No. 4: III. Adagio Ma Non Tanto
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 1 No. 4: IV. Menuetto
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 1 No. 4: V. Presto
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 1 No. 6: I. Presto Assai
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 1 No. 6: II. Menuetto
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 1 No. 6: III. Adagio
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 1 No. 6: IV. Menuetto
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 1 No. 6: V. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 2 No. 1: I. Allegro
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 2 No. 1: II. Menuetto
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 2 No. 1: III. Adagio
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 2 No. 1: IV. Menuetto
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 2 No. 1: V. Allegro Molto

Tracks:

String Quartet In E Major, Op. 2 No. 2: I. Allegro Molto
String Quartet In E Major, Op. 2 No. 2: II. Menuetto
String Quartet In E Major, Op. 2 No. 2: III. Adagio
String Quartet In E Major, Op. 2 No. 2: IV. Menuetto
String Quartet In E Major, Op. 2 No. 2: V. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 2 No. 4: I. Presto
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 2 No. 4: II. Menuetto
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 2 No. 4: III. Adagio
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 2 No. 4: IV. Menuetto: Allegretto
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 2 No. 4: V. Allegro
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 2 No. 6: I. Adagio
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 2 No. 6: II. Menuetto
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 2 No. 6: III. Presto: Scherzo
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 2 No. 6: IV. Menuetto
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 2 No. 6: V. Presto

Tracks:

String Quartet In C Major, Op. 9 No. 1: I. Moderato
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 9 No. 1: II. Menuetto: Un Poco Allegretto
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 9 No. 1: III. Adagio
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 9 No. 1: IV. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2: I. Moderato
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2: II. Menuetto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2: III. Adagio
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2: IV. Finale: Allegro Molto
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 9 No. 3: I. Allegro Moderato
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 9 No. 3: II. Menuetto
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 9 No. 3: III. Largo
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 9 No. 3: IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 9 No. 4: String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 9 No. 4: I. Moderato
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 9 No. 4: String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 9 No. 4: II. Menuetto
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 9 No. 4: String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 9 No. 4: III. Adagio Cantabile
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 9 No. 4: String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 9 No. 4: IV. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 5: String Quarter In B Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 5: I. Poco Adagio
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 5: String Quarter In B Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 5: II. Menuetto: Allegretto
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 5: String Quarter In B Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 5: III. Largo Cantabile
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 5: String Quarter In B Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 5: IV. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 9 No. 6: String Quartet In A Major, Op. 9 No. 6: I. Presto
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 9 No. 6: String Quartet In A Major, Op. 9 No. 6: II. Menuetto
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 9 No. 6: String Quartet In A Major, Op. 9 No. 6: III. Adagio
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 9 No. 6: String Quartet In A Major, Op. 9 No. 6: IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

String Quartet In E Major, Op. 17 No. 1: I. Moderato
String Quartet In E Major, Op. 17 No. 1: II. Menuet
String Quartet In E Major, Op. 17 No. 1: III. Adagio
String Quartet In E Major, Op. 17 No. 1: IV. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 17 No. 2: I. Moderato
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 17 No. 2: II. Menuet: Poco Allegretto
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 17 No. 2: III. Adagio
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 17 No. 2: IV. Finale: Allegro Di Molto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 17 No. 3: I. Andante Grazioso
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 17 No. 3: II. Menuet: Allegretto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 17 No. 3: III. Adagio
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 17 No. 3: IV. Allegro Di Molto

Tracks:

String Quartet In C Minor, Op. 17 No. 4: I. Moderato
String Quartet In C Minor, Op. 17 No. 4: II. Minuet: Allegretto
String Quartet In C Minor, Op. 17 No. 4: III. Adagio Cantabile
String Quartet In C Minor, Op. 17 No. 4: IV. Finale: Allegro
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 17 No. 5: I. Moderato
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 17 No. 5: II. Menuet: Allegretto
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 17 No. 5: III. Adagio
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 17 No. 5: IV. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 17 No. 6: I. Presto
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 17 No. 6: II. Menuet
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 17 No. 6: III. Largo
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 17 No. 6: IV. Finale: Allegro

Tracks:

String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 20 No. 1: I. Allegro Moderato
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 20 No. 1: II. Menuet: Un Poco Allegretto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 20 No. 1: III. Affettuoso E Sostenuto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 20 No. 1: IV. Presto
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 20 No. 2: I. Moderato
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 20 No. 2: II. Capriccio: Adagio
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 20 No. 2: III. Menuet: Allegretto
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 20 No. 2: IV. Fuga A 4 Soggetti: Allegro
String Quartet In G Minor, Op. 20 No. 3: I. Allegro Con Spirito
String Quartet In G Minor, Op. 20 No. 3: II. Menuet: Allegretto
String Quartet In G Minor, Op. 20 No. 3: III. Poco Adagio
String Quartet In G Minor, Op. 20 No. 3: IV. Allegro Di Molto

Tracks:

String Quartet In D Major, Op. 20 No. 4: I. Allegro Di Molto
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 20 No. 4: II. Un Poco Adagio E Affettuoso
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 20 No. 4: III. Menuet Alla Zingarese
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 20 No. 4: IV. Presto E Scherzando
String Quartet In F Minor, Op. 20 No. 5: I. Moderato
String Quartet In F Minor, Op. 20 No. 5: II. Menuet
String Quartet In F Minor, Op. 20 No. 5: III. Adagio
String Quartet In F Minor, Op. 20 No. 5: IV. Fuga A 2 Soggetti
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 20 No. 6: I. Allegro Di Molto E Scherzando
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 20 No. 6: II. Adagio
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 20 No. 6: III. Menuet
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 20 No. 6: IV. Fuga A 3 Soggetti: Allegro

Tracks:

String Quartet In B Minor, Op. 33 No. 1: I. Allegro
String Quartet In B Minor, Op. 33 No. 1: II. Scherzo: Allegro
String Quartet In B Minor, Op. 33 No. 1: III. Andante
String Quartet In B Minor, Op. 33 No. 1: IV. Presto
String Quartet In E-flat Major, Op. 33 No. 2: I. Allegro moderato, cantabile
String Quartet In E-flat Major, Op. 33 No. 2: II. Scherzo: Allegro
String Quartet In E-flat Major, Op. 33 No. 2: III. Largo sostenuto
String Quartet In E-flat Major, Op. 33 No. 2: IV. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In C Major, op. 33 No. 3: I. Allegro moderato
String Quartet In C Major, op. 33 No. 3: II. Scherzo: Allegretto
String Quartet In C Major, op. 33 No. 3: III. Adagio
String Quartet In C Major, op. 33 No. 3: IV. Rondo: Presto
String Quartet In B-flat Major, Op. 33 No. 4: I. Allegro moderato
String Quartet In B-flat Major, Op. 33 No. 4: II. Scherzo: Allegretto
String Quartet In B-flat Major, Op. 33 No. 4: III. Largo
String Quartet In B-flat Major, Op. 33 No. 4: IV. Presto

Tracks:

String Quartet In G Major, Op. 33 No. 5: I. Vivace Assai
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 33 No. 5: II. Largo E Cantabile
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 33 No. 5: III. Scherzo: Allegro
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 33 No. 5: IV. Finale: Allegretto
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 33 No. 6: I. Vivace Assai
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 33 No. 6: II. Andante
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 33 No. 6: III. Scherzo: Allegretto
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 33 No. 6: IV. Finale: Allegretto
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 42: I. Andante Ed Innocentemente
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 42: II. Menuet
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 42: III. Adagio E Cantabile
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 42: IV. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 50 No. 1: I. Allegro
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 50 No. 1: II. Adagio Non Lento
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 50 No. 1: III. Poco Allegretto
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 50 No. 1: IV. Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

String Quartet In C Major, Op. 50 No. 2: I. Vivace
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 50 No. 2: II. Adagio Cantabile
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 50 No. 2: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 50 No. 2: IV. Finale: Vivace Assai
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 50 No. 3: I. Allegro Con Brio
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 50 No. 3: II. Andante Piu Tosto Allegretto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 50 No. 3: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 50 No. 3: IV. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 50 No. 4: I. Allegro Spirituoso
String Quartet In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 50 No. 4: II. Andante
String Quartet In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 50 No. 4: III. Menuetto
String Quartet In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 50 No. 4: IV. Fuga: Allegro Moderato

Tracks:

String Quartet In F Major, Op. 50 No. 5: I. Allegro Moderato
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 50 No. 5: II. Poco Adagio
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 50 No. 5: III. Menuetto
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 50 No. 5: IV. Finale: Vivace
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 50 No. 6: I. Allegro
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 50 No. 6: II. Poco Adagio
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 50 No. 6: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 50 No. 6: IV. Finale: Allegro Con Spirito
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 54 No. 1: I. Vivace Assai
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 54 No. 1: II. Allegretto
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 54 No. 1: III. Menuet
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 54 No. 1: IV. Vivace

Tracks:

String Quartet In C Major, Op. 54 No. 2: I. Vivace
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 54 No. 2: II. Adagio
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 54 No. 2: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 54 No. 2: IV. Adagio
String Quartet In E Major, Op. 54 No. 3: I. Allegretto
String Quartet In E Major, Op. 54 No. 3: II. Largo
String Quartet In E Major, Op. 54 No. 3: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
String Quartet In E Major, Op. 54 No. 3: IV. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 55 No. 1: I. Allegro
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 55 No. 1: II. Adagio cantabile
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 55 No. 1: III. Menuet
String Quartet In A Major, Op. 55 No. 1: IV. Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

String Quartet In F Minor, Op. 55 No. 2: I. Andante
String Quartet In F Minor, Op. 55 No. 2: II. Allegro
String Quartet In F Minor, Op. 55 No. 2: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
String Quartet In F Minor, Op. 55 No. 2: IV. Presto
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 55 No. 3: I. Vivace Assai
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 55 No. 3: II. Adagio ma non troppo
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 55 No. 3: III. Menuetto
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 55 No. 3: IV. Presto
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 64 No. 1: I. Allegro moderato
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 64 No. 1: II. Menuet: Allegro ma non troppo
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 64 No. 1: III. Allegretto scherzando
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 64 No. 1: IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

String Quartet In B Minor, Op. 64 No. 2: I. Allegro spiritoso
String Quartet In B Minor, Op. 64 No. 2: II. Adagio ma non troppo
String Quartet In B Minor, Op. 64 No. 2: III. Menuetto
String Quartet In B Minor, Op. 64 No. 2: IV. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In B Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 3: I. Vivace assai
String Quartet In B Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 3: II. Adagio
String Quartet In B Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 3: III. Menuet: Allegretto
String Quartet In B Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 3: IV. Finale: Allegro con spirito
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 64 No. 4: I. Allegro con brio
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 64 No. 4: II. Menuetto and Trio
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 64 No. 4: III. Adagio cantabile sostenuto
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 64 No. 4: IV. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5: I. Allegro moderato
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5: II. Adagio
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5: III. Menuet: Allegretto
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5: IV. Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 6: I. Allegro
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 6: II. Andante
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 6: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 6: IV. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 71 No. 1: I. Allegro
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 71 No. 1: II. Adagio
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 71 No. 1: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 71 No. 1: IV. Vivace
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 71 No. 2: I. Adagio; Allegro
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 71 No. 2: II. Adagio cantabile
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 71 No. 2: III. Menuetto: Allegro
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 71 No. 2: IV. Finale: Allegretto - Vivace

Tracks:

String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 71 No. 3: I. Vivace
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 71 No. 3: II. Andante con moto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 71 No. 3: III. Menuetto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 71 No. 3: IV. Finale: Vivace
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 74 No. 1: I. Allegro moderato
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 74 No. 1: II. Andantino grazioso
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 74 No. 1: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 74 No. 1: IV. Finale: Vivace
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 74 No. 2: I. Allegro spiritoso
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 74 No. 2: II. Andante grazioso
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 74 No. 2: III. Menuetto: Allegro
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 74 No. 2: IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

String Quartet In G Minor, Op. 74 No. 3: I. Allegro
String Quartet In G Minor, Op. 74 No. 3: II. Largo assai
String Quartet In G Minor, Op. 74 No. 3: III. Menuetto and Trio: Allegretto
String Quartet In G Minor, Op. 74 No. 3: IV. Finale: Allegro con brio
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 76 No. 1: I. Allegro con spirito
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 76 No. 1: II. Adagio sostenuto
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 76 No. 1: III. Menuetto: Presto
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 76 No. 1: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 76 No. 2: I. Allegro
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 76 No. 2: II. Andante o piu tosto allegretto
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 76 No. 2: III. Menuetto: Allegro ma non troppo
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 76 No. 2: IV. Vivace assai
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 103 (Unfinished): II. Andante grazioso
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 103 (Unfinished): III. Menuetto ma non troppo presto

Tracks:

String Quartet In C Major, Op. 76 No. 3: I. Allegro
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 76 No. 3: II. Poco adagio, cantabile
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 76 No. 3: III. Menuetto: Allegro
String Quartet In C Major, Op. 76 No. 3: IV. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 76 No. 4: I. Allegro con spirito
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 76 No. 4: II. Adagio
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 76 No. 4: III. Menuetto: Allegro
String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 76 No. 4: IV. Finale: Allegro ma non troppo
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 76 No. 5: I. Allegretto
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 76 No. 5: II. Largo ma non troppo: Cantabile e mesto
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 76 No. 5: III. Menuetto: Allegro
String Quartet In D Major, Op. 76 No. 5: IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 76 No. 6: I. Allegretto; Allegro
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 76 No. 6: II. Fantasia: Adagio
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 76 No. 6: III. Menuetto: Presto
String Quartet In E-Flat Major, Op. 76 No. 6: IV. Finale: Allegro spirituoso
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 77 No. 1: I. Allegro moderato
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 77 No. 1: II. Adagio
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 77 No. 1: III. Menuetto: Presto
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 77 No. 1: IV. Finale: Presto
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 77 No. 2: I. Allegro moderato
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 77 No. 2: II. Menuetto: Presto ma non troppo
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 77 No. 2: III. Andante
String Quartet In F Major, Op. 77 No. 2: IV. Finale: Vivace assai

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The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: Introduzione: Maestoso ed adagio
The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: A Hymne To Christ
The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: Sonata I: Adagio
The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: Prayer - A Dialogue Between Christian And Death
The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: Sonata II: Grave e cantabile
The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: Good Friday: Rex tragicus
The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: Sonata III: Grave
The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: Who Cannot Weep, Come Learn At Me
The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: Sonata IV: Largo
The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: Still Falls The Rain (The Raids, 1940. Night And Dawn)
The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: Sonata V: Adagio
The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: The Killing
The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: Sonata VI: Lento
The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: Tenebrae - Kyrie
The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: Sonata VII: Largo
The Seven Last Words Of Our Saviour On The Cross, Op. 51: Il Terremoto: Presto e con tutta la forza

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These works, along with the Haydn symphonies, are the most important and revolutionary works in the history of Western music. Haydn was the true inventor of the string quartet, and his 681 or 682 examples of the form have never, as a body, been equaled. They span his entire life, from the 1750s straight through to 1803, and without them the chamber music achievements of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert--and everyone who came later--would have been unthinkable. These works set the standard, and they still do. These performances, if not the last work in polish, are lively and affectionate. What's more, they wear easily on the ear, which is important because, once you start listening, you won't want to stop. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Lively, colourful.......2005-06-02

If you are going to have only one set of Haydn's collected string quartets, this is a strong candidate. These are lively, colourful performances, not always as balanced and classical as the Tatrai set, but with much, much better sound quality. If you don't care for production values, you could of course go for Tatrai; if you need a reasonably good sound, I guess Aeolian is the best of the spirited performances. Even if I have the Tatrai set, I find that the Aeolian set conveys additional qualities of the music. (Both the Angeles set and the Kodaly set leave me indifferent. )

Sizzles!.......2003-06-08

We had an unexpected baby - cutting a long story short, he was premature, tinier than anything I had seen before, and thinking he would not be with us for long, we actually bought this set for him. Silly really. I really knew the quartets only by reputation, and thought that he could hear just a little bit of music in this world, he would be happy for that short space...
Flash to two year later. My goodness, he is big and strong. He adores Haydn. He loves Beethoven and Bach. He dances to everything, even the beeping sound from the traffic lights, for goodness sake! This music has made him very musically aware, we know he is pitch perfect now, he can sing half a dozen film themes, and does it in the right key. He's half mad most of the time, but lovely and splendid in his small way.

Haydn was in love all his life. He knew some sort of joy which I have dimly seen. This joy shatters every vessel it tries to fill, comes from outside the world, but spends serious time in it, pestering the life out of those who have ears to hear. You might hear it here. Particularly in the first disc, which Jonathon knows off by heart now. Usually by track 12 he is sound asleep.

I really recommend this. I wish I could buy a few tens of these and give them away to quite a few people I know, but alas, I'm still paying for the first box! (Only joking)

just an amazing performance.......2001-08-08

If you are a chamber music lover you should buy this set, more than 22 hours of the truly best quartet music ever. The Aeolian is just supreme. Don't think about the price. If you want to impove your clasical CD collection, well buy it.

just an amazing performance.......2001-08-08

No Op. 3's & 681 quartets?.......2000-11-22

The likely reason the Op. 3's are not included in this package is due to the fact that they are often attributed to R. Hofstetter instead of Papa Haydn himself. Also the typo in the staff review was probably meant to read 68 or 68 1/2 (the 1/2 referring to the final unfinished quartet Op. 103). Whether you attribute the Op. 3's to Haydn or not, the actual count is around 70, making this a very substantial, if not complete, set of Haydn quartets.

The Essential Gift Pack (Box Set) (includes book: The A to Z of Classical Music)

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Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67: Allegro con brio - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia (Budapest)
Bagatelle in A minor, WoO23, 'Fur Elise' - Balazs Szokolay
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 55, 'Eroica': Scherzo: Allegro vivace - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia (Budapest)
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, 'Pathetique': Adagio cantabile - Jeno Jando
Violin Concerto In D Major, Op. 61: Rondo: Allegro - Takako Nishizaki
Piano Sonato No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, 'Moonlight': Adagio sostenuto - Jeno Jando
Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, 'Pastoral': Allegro ma non troppo - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia (Budapest)
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 73, 'Emperor': Rondo: Allegro - Stefan Vladar
Overture to Egmont - Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125, 'Choral': Finale: Presto - Robert Holzer, bass

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No. 1 In B Flat Minor, Op. 23: Allegro con fuoco - Bernd Glemser
Symphony No. 5 In E Minor, Op. 64: Andante cantabile con alcuna licenza - Moderato con anima - Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
Eugene Onegin: Polonaise - Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (Bratislava)
Nocturne in C sharp minor, Op. 19, No. 4 - Maria Kliegel
Sleeping Beauty: Waltz - Czecho-Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra (Kosice)
Violin Concerto in D Major: Canzonetta: Andante - Takako Nishizaki
The Nutcracker: Russian Dance (Trepak) - Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
1812 Festival Overture, Op. 49 - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Swan Lake: Scene (Swan Theme) - Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (Bratislava)
The Seasons, Op. 37b: Barcarole (June) - Ilona Prunyi
Serenade For Strings In C Major, Op. 48: Waltz - Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Symphony No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 74, 'Pathetique': Allegro molto vivace - Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (Katowice)

Tracks:

Serenade No. 13 in G major, K.525, 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik': Allegro - Capella Istropolitana
German Dance, K.605, No. 3, 'Sleigh Ride' - Capella Istropolitana
Symphony No. 25 in G minor, K.183: Allegro - Capella Istropolitana
String Quartet No. 17 in B flat major, K.458, 'Hunt': Minuetto - Eder Quartet
Horn Concerto No. 3 in E flat major, K.447: Allegro - Milos Stevove
Symphony No. 40 In G minor, K.550: Molto allegro - Capella Istropolitana
Clarinet Concerto In A Major: Adagio - Ernst Ottensamer
Divertimento In D major, K. 136: Allegro - Capella Istropolitana
Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major: Rondo - Herbert Weissberg
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K.331: Alla turca - Jeno Jando
Oboe Quartet in F major, K.370: Adagio - Jozsef Kiss
Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K.216: Rondeau: Allegro - Takako Nishizaki
Piano Concerto No. 21 In C Major, K.467: Andante - Jeno Jando
Symphony No. 41 in C major, K.551, 'Jupiter': Menuetto: Allegro - Capella Istropolitana

Tracks:

The Four Seasons: 'Spring', RV269: Allegro - Takako Nishizaki
Concerto in G major for Two Guitars: Andante - Budapest Strings
Flute Concerto in D major, RV 428, 'Il Cardellino': Allegro - Jiri Valek
Flute Concerto in D major, RV 428, 'Il Cardellino': Cantabile - Jiri Valek
Flute Concerto in D major, RV 428, 'Il Cardellino': Allegro - Jiri Valek
The Four Seasons: 'Spring', RV269: Largo e pianissimo sempre - Takako Nishizaki
Oboe Concerto in A minor, RV461: Allegro non molto - Stefan Schilli
Oboe Concerto in A minor, RV461: Larghetto - Stefan Schilli
Oboe Concerto in A minor, RV461: (Allegro) - Stefan Schilli
The Four Seasons: 'Summer', RV315: Largo e pianissimo sempre - Takako Nishizaki
Concerto in C major for Two Trumpets, RV537: Allegro - M. Meekes
Concerto in C major for Two Trumpets, RV537: Largo - M. Meekes
Concerto in C major for Two Trumpets, RV537: Allegro - M. Meekes
The Four Seasons: 'Autumn', RV293: Adagio molto - Takako Nishizaki
Cello Concerto in C minor, RV401: Allegro non molto - Raphael Wallfisch
Cello Concerto in C minor, RV401: Adagio - Raphael Wallfisch
Cello Concerto in C minor, RV401: Allegro ma non molto - Raphael Wallfisch
The Four Seasons: 'Winter', RV297: Largo - Takako Nishizaki
Flautino Concerto in C major, RV443: Allegro - Jiri Stivin
Flautino Concerto in C major, RV443: Largo - Jiri Stivin
Flautino Concerto in C major, RV443: Allegro molto - Jiri Stivin
Violin Concertor in A minor, RV522: Largo - Jindrich Pazdera
Bassoon Concerto in E minor, RV484: Allegro poco - Frantisek Hermann
Bassoon Concerto in E minor, RV484: Andante - Frantisek Hermann
Bassoon Concerto in E minor, RV484: Allegro - Frantisek Hermann

Tracks:

Piano Sonato No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 'Appassionata': Allegro ma non troppo - Presto - Jeno Jando
Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: Allegro molto vivace - Takako Nishizaki
String Quartet in C Major, Op. 76, No. 3 'Emperor': Poco adagio, cantabile - Kodaly Quartet
La Boheme: Si, mi chiamano Mimi - Luba Organasova, soprano
Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra in B Minor, Op. 104: Finale: Allegro moderato - Andante - Allegro vivo - Maria Kliegel
Waltz No. 12 in E major, Op. 39, No. 12 - Idil Biret
Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 61: Scherzo: Allegro vivace - Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
Spanish Dances: Rondella aragonesa - Norbert Kraft
Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 36: Allegro molto - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia
La Messe de Nostre Dame: Gloria - Oxford Camerata
Drottningholmsmusiken: Allegro - Uppsala Chamber Orchestra

Joseph Haydn: String Quartet, Op. 76,3/String Quartet, Op. 64,5/String Quartet, Op. 74,3

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Haydn: 15 Famous String Quartets (Box Set)

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Haydn String Quartets
Kodaly Quartet + Haydn = Dipped in magic!

Haydn: 15 Famous String Quartets (Box Set)

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Tracks:

Allegro Con Spirito
Adagio Sostenuto
Menuetto: Presto
Finale: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Allegro
Andante O Piu Tosto Allegretto
Menuetto: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Vivace Assai
Allegro
Poco Adagio, Cantabile
Menuetto: Allegro
Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Allegro Con Spirito
Adagio
Menuetto: Allegro
Finale: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Allegretto - Allegro
Largo Cantabile E Mesto
Menuetto: Allegro
Finale: Presto
Allegretto - Allegro
Fantasia: Adagio
Menuetto: Presto
Finale: Allegro Spirituoso

Tracks:

Allegro
Adagio
Menuetto: Allegretto
(Finale): Vivace
Adagio - Allegro
Adagio (Cantabile)
Menuetto: Allegretto
Finale: Allegretto
Vivace
Andante Con Moto
Menuetto
Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

Vivace
Adagio
Menuetto: Allegretto
Finale: Adagio - Presto - Adagio
Allegro Con Brio
Allegretto
Menuetto: Allegretto
Finale: Presto
Allegro
Largo Cantabile
Menuetto: Allegretto
Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Allegro (Moderato)
Andantino (Grazioso)
Menuetto: Allegro
Finale: Vivace
Allegro Spiritoso
Andante Grazioso
Menuetto
Finale: Presto
Allegro
Largo Assai
Menuetto: (Allegretto)
Finale: Allegro Con Brio

Customer Reviews:

Haydn String Quartets.......2004-04-25

There can be little doubt that Naxos, in publishing the output of various Hungarian chamber groups - including the Vlach, Metamorphosis, Eder - have created a rich mother-lode of musical enjoyment.

I acquired the Kodaly Quartet's Haydn after being disappointed with the quality of recordings made by the Angeles Quartet. I find it profoundly irritating, having spent several thousands on audio equipment, to be expected to suffer sub-standard and "pot boiling" recordings for which there can be no technical or artistic excuse. There's far too much of it. However, in this case (and with my other Naxos CDs), the engineers in Prague have done a first class job and I consider the recordings to be excellent in every respect.

The Kodaly Quartet turn in sound and well-structured performances of Haydn's gems. I cannot imagine that anyone would not derive a level of pleasure similar to my own when mining this seam of delightfully realised works.

Dermot Elworthy.

Kodaly Quartet + Haydn = Dipped in magic!.......2003-02-05

Naxos has provided music lovers with inexpensive discs to all the great classics.
Their CD's of Haydn's String Quartets have been real successful. These discs are from the Kodaly Quartet, wonderful Hungarian musicians, from the late 80's to the present day. Haydn's music and the Kodaly's performances are in a class by themselves. Especially radiant are those recordings made back in 1988 and 1989. Look for the individual works, Opus 71 (1-3), Opus 74 (1-3) or Opus 76 (1-6) if you need a sampler first. These are the best versions I have ever heard. There was something truly magical in the air when the tapes were rolling back in the late 80`s. Was it because the Kodaly's were playing their favorites from Haydn, or was it catching the musicians at the right time and place, or was it the perfect engineering OR all the above. All I know for sure is that these performances are ideal. Simply dipped in magic. A highly illustrious collection.

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Classical Masters and the Sea

Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00013NEQI
Release Date: 2003-11-04

Tracks:

Waltz from Sleeping Beauty
Walts from Swan Lake
Marche Slave
Canzonetta from Violin Concerto in D
Waltz from Serenade in C, Op. 48
3rd MVT. From Symphony, No. 6 Pathque
March from the Nutcracker
Waltz of the Flowers from the Nutcracker
1812 Overture

Tracks:

Spring from the Four Seasons
Summer from the Four Seasons
Autumn from the Four Seasons
Winter from the Four Seasons
Concerto for Two Trumpets in C, RV. 537
Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10, No. 2 la Notte
Mandolin Concerto in C, RV. 425

Tracks:

Tritsch-Tratsch Polka
Tales from the Vienna Woods
Annen Polka
Wine, Women, And Song
Thunder and Lightning Polka
Emperor Waltz
Perpetual Motion
Artists' Life Waltz
On the Beautiful Blue Danube

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Ride of the Valkyries from Die Walk
Overture to Tannher
Siegfried Idyll
Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin
Overture to Rienzi
Prelude to Die Meistersinger

Tracks:

1st MVT. From Symphony, No. 40
2nd MVT. From Piano Concerto No. 21
2nd MVT. From Clarinet Concerto in a
1st MVT. From String Quartet, No. 17 Hunt
Overture to the Marriage of Figaro
Queen of the Night's Aria from the Magic Flute
1st MVT. From Flute Concerto, No. 2
1st MVT. From Horn Concerto in D, K.412
3rd MVT. From Piano Sonata, No. 11 in A, Alla Turca
1st MVT. From Clarinet Quintet in A, K.581

Tracks:

Waltz, No. 1 Grand Waltz Brillante, Op. 18
Waltz, No. 6 Petit Chein
Waltz, No. 7, Op. 64, No. 2
Waltz, No. 10, Op. 69, No. 2
Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-Sharp Minor
Raindrop Prelude, Op. 28, No. 15
Adieu Etude, Op. 10, No. 3
Heroic Polonaise, Op. 53, No. 6
Mazurka, Op. 7, No. 1
Mazurka, Op. 33, No. 4
Nocturne, Op. 9, No. 2
Nocturne, Op. 15, No. 2
Berceuse in D Flat, Op. 57

Tracks:

Ava Maria
Marche Militaire, No. 1
1st MVT. From Symphony, No. 8, Unfinished
4th MVT. From Piano Quintet in a Trout
Moment Musical, No. 3
Ballet Music from Rosamunde
Impromptu in a Flat, D. 899, No. 4
Second Movement from String Quartet, No. 14 Death and the Maiden
4th Movement from Symphony No. 5

Tracks:

1st MVT. From Symphony, No. 5
Fse
Egmont Overture
1st MVT. From Moonlight Sonata, No. 14
3rd MVT. From Violin Concerto
Finale from Symphony, No. 9 Ode to Joy

Tracks:

Badinerie from Orchestral Suite, No. 2
Air on the G String from Orchestral Suite, No. 3
Bradenburg Concerto, No. 3
1st MVT. From Violin Concerto, No. 2
Polonaise and Rondo from Orchestral Suite No. 2
Harpsichord Concerto, No. 5 in F Minor
Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude from Cantata 147
Fugue in G Minor, BWV. 1026
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV. 565

Tracks:

Serenade: 'Andante Cantabile'-Second Movement from String Quartet, Op.
Devertimento for Orchestra No. 3
Old Austrian People's Hymn
Variations in F Minor
Symphony, No. 94 in G Major 'Surprise'-Second Movement, Andante
Symphony, No. 104 in D Major 'London': I. Adagio-Allegro/II. Andante

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Haydn: 27 String Quartet, Vol. I

Manufacturer: Testament
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000003XKM
Release Date: 1995-03-28

The Haydn String Quartet Collection, Vol.2

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The Haydn String Quartet Collection, Vol.2

Manufacturer: Preiser Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000DBQG
Release Date: 1994-09-20

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