Release Date: 02 July 2021
Label: Chandos
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 095115224922
Genres: Classical Solo Instrumental
Composer/Series: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Description
Towards the end of his life, short of money and heavil y in debt, Mozart had the opportunity to visit King Friedrich Wilhelm II of Prussia – a famous patron of the arts and a keen and above-average musician. Mozart performed for the King and left with some cash and a commission for a set of six string quartets, of which these are the only three he completed. They are ground-breaking in the way in which Mozart utilised the voicing of the instruments. King Friedrich was a viola da gamba player turned cellist, and these works feature extensive melodies for the cello, usually in a high register, thus emancipating the cello from the bass line and introducing a more evenly blended texture. Firmly established as one of the leading quartets of their generation, the Doric String Quartet enjoys a worldwide reputation and has performed at festivals and concert halls around the globe. Exclusive Chandos artists, the Quartet has drawn widespread critical acclaim for its recordings and won a number of prestigious awards.
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Halle Choir; John Storgards
Jonathan Aasgaard; Sinfonia of London; John Wilson
Sara Dowling; Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
Dame Sarah Connolly; Joseph Middleton
James Ehnes; BBC Philharmonic; Juanjo Mena
Xiayin Wang/Rsno/Oundjian
Williams Fairey Band:Gourlay:H
Williams:Lso:Hickox
Doric String Quartet
Doric String Quartet
Doric String Quartet
Doric String Quartet
Doric String Quartet
Doric String Quartet
Doric String Quartet
