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Prokofiev / Quatuor Danel - String Quartets Visions Fugitives [CD]

Prokofiev / Quatuor Danel - String Quartets Visions Fugitives [CD]

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Quatuor Danel, internationally celebrated for their interpretations of Shostakovich and Weinberg, present Sergei Prokofiev's rarely heard string quartets in a stunning new recording. Prokofiev composed only two quartets, yet these works reveal his genius in crafting masterpieces within a genre he rarely explored.The String Quartet No. 1 in B minor, Op. 50, was commissioned by the Library of Congress during Prokofiev's American tour in 1930. It's intricate textures and unconventional form, culminating in a poignant slow finale, showcase Prokofiev's unique voice and meticulous attention to detail. String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 92, composed during Prokofiev's wartime exile in the Caucasus, integrates Kabardinian folk themes into a vibrant, classical framework. It's lively dances and evocative melodies demonstrate his ability to merge folklore with sophisticated artistry.Completing the album is the Visions Fugitives, a series of fleeting miniatures originally written for piano and arranged for string quartet. This adaptation highlights Prokofiev's kaleidoscopic tonal palette and lyrical depth.Recorded in the Mendelssohn Hall of Leipzig's Gewandhaus in March 2024, this album offers a deeply immersive journey into Prokofiev's "closed world" - a magical blend of drama, intimacy, and innovation that defines his chamber music legacy.

Tracklist:

  1. String Quartet No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 50~I. Allegro
  2. String Quartet No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 50~II. Andante Molto. Vivace
  3. String Quartet No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 50~III. Andante
  4. String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 92~I. Allegro Sostenuto
  5. String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 92~II. Adagio
  6. String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 92~III. Allegro. Andante Molto
  7. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~I. Lentamente
  8. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~II. Andante
  9. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~III. Allegretto
  10. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~IV. Animato
  11. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~V. Molto Giocoso
  12. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~VI. Con Eleganza
  13. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~VII. Pittoresco
  14. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~VIII. Commodo
  15. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~IX. Allegro Tranquillo
  16. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~X. Ridicolosamente
  17. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~XI. Con Vivacita
  18. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~XII. Assai Moderato
  19. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~XIII. Allegretto
  20. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~XIV. Feroce
  21. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~XV. Inquieto
  22. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~XVI. Dolente
  23. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~XVII. Poetico
  24. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~XVIII. Con Una Dolce Lentezza
  25. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~XIX. Presto Agitatissimo E Molto Accentuato
  26. Visions Fugitives, Op. 22~XX. Lento Irrealmente

UPC: 4260234833102
Label: Accentus
Release Date: 4.25.25
Format: CD
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