1. STRING QUINTET IN C MAJOR, D. 956 2. STRING QUINTET IN C MAJOR, D. 956 3. STRING QUINTET IN C MAJOR, D. 956 4. STRING QUINTET IN C MAJOR, D. 956 5. STRING QUARTET IN C MINOR, D. 703 'QUARTETTSATZ'
Number of discs:
1
Description:
Schubert: String Quintet in C Major, D. 956; Quart by Takacs Quartet & Ralph Kirshbaum, released 26 October 2012, includes the following tracks: "String Quintet in C Major, D. 956", "String Quartet in C Minor, D. 703 'Quartettsatz'" and more.
This version of Schubert: String Quintet in C Major, D. 956; Quart comes as a 1xCD. -
Recorded at the Concert Hall, Wyastone Estate, Monmouth (England), 18-21 May 2012.
Total duration: 63:41.
The CD "Streichquintett D 956 & Quartettsatz D 703" features two of Franz Schubert?s most celebrated chamber works, performed by the renowned cellist Ralph Kirshbaum together with the acclaimed Takács Quartet. The String Quintet in C major (D 956) is widely regarded as one of the pinnacles of chamber music, noted for its profound emotional depth and lyrical beauty. Paired with the dramatic and compact Quartettsatz in C minor (D 703), this recording offers listeners a journey through Schubert's late creative genius. Hyperion, an esteemed British classical label known for its commitment to artistic excellence and high-quality recordings, brings these masterpieces to life with exceptional clarity and warmth. Ralph Kirshbaum is internationally recognized for his expressive playing and has collaborated with leading orchestras worldwide; the Takács Quartet stands among today?s foremost string quartets, lauded for their insightful interpretations and numerous award-winning albums.