Butter Quartet
Scintilla

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Streichquartett Nr. 2 Es-Dur

01. "1. Largo sostenuto"

02. "2. Allegro assai"

03. "3. Grave"

04. "4. Minuetto - Trio"
Streichquartett Nr. 1 c-moll op. 2

05. "1. Allegro comodo"

06. "2. Largo"

07. "3. Allegro"
Streichquartett Nr. 5 F-Dur

08. "1. Largo - Allegro - Largo"

09. "2. Minuetto"
Streichquartett Nr. 1 C-Dur op. 25

10. "1. Andante"

11. "2. Adagio"

12. "3. Andante"

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highly attractive selection of early Italian string quartets by Felice Giardini (1716-1796), Maddallena Sirmen (1745-1818), Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) and Gaetano Pugnani (1731-1798). Shimmering strings and effortless stylishness: Scintilla is the early Italian string quartet. It is the spark of the Enlightenment, the brilliance of galant taste, and the beginnings of the genius idea that is the string quartet. These early quartets were written in the 18th century by Italian composers who enjoyed international careers. All of the composers featured in Scintilla were famous violin virtuosi, with the exception of Boccherini, who was a cellist. Their works are characterized by cantabile melodies and elegant ornamentation. The Butter Quartet consists of Anna Jane Lester, Chloe Prendergast, Isabel Franenberg, and Evan Buttar. They came together in 2017 during their studies at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague and immediately discovered shared musical values, a powerful and joyful dynamic, and a passion for historically-informed performances of string quartets. -

An exciting young Dutch-basedensemble, performing on gut strings,brings flair and historically informedstyle to four little-known examples ofrepertoire from the dawn of thestring quartet.Founded while it's members werestudents of the Royal Conservatoirein The Hague, the Butter Quartetgives vibrant historically-informedperformance focusing on Classical-erarepertoire. Within it's short history,the Quartet has appeared at severalimportant early-music festivals. Atthe 2019 York Early MusicInternational Young ArtistsCompetition, they were awarded aplace in the prestigiousEEEMERGING+ professionaldevelopment scheme for youngEuropean ensembles. With thiscollection of rarely heard 18thcentury quartets from Italy, theButter Quartet makes a thrilling debuton record. The individuality of eachcomposer is accentuated by theirmutual juxtaposition. In their bookletessay for the album, the Quartetmembers recount combing librariesfor early quartets which have beenovershadowed by Haydn's mastery ofthe genre. All of the composersfeatured in Scintilla were famousviolin virtuosi, with the exception ofBoccherini who was a cellist. Theirwork as performers was inseparablefrom the music they composed.Italian galant music and performerswere characterized by gorgeous tone,operatic sensibilities, and elegantornamentation.An E flat major Quartet by Gaetano Pugnani(1731-1798) retains traces of Baroquegrammar to it's phrasing, while a C minorQuartet by Boccherini (1743-1805) is markedby the surges of pathos that belong to thekey signature as reinterpreted by Haydn,Mozart and Beethoven. Maddalena Sirmen(1745-1818) wrote six quartets of which No.5in F major is a remarkably close-woven andreflective work, hardly a display piece in thetradition of her teacher Tartini but touchedthroughout with the spirit of subtleinnovation we associate with Haydn. Finally,the C major Quartet of Felice Giardini (1716-1796) is distinguished by an unusually richviola part which may arise from thecircumstances of it's composition in London,where the composer played his violin withboth the painter Thomas Gainsborough andthe Prince of Wales, who became KingGeorge IV

"Scintilla" is a captivating CD release by the Butter Quartet, presented by Brilliant Classics. This album showcases the ensemble's refined artistry and deep commitment to historically informed performance practice. The Butter Quartet, known for their expressive interpretations of classical repertoire on period instruments, have quickly established themselves as one of the most promising young string quartets in early music circles. Their previous recordings and live performances have been praised for their clarity, sensitivity, and vibrant energy. Brilliant Classics is an internationally renowned label celebrated for its extensive catalog of high-quality classical music at accessible prices. With a mission to bring both well-known masterpieces and hidden gems to a broad audience, Brilliant Classics collaborates with distinguished artists and ensembles worldwide. On "Scintilla," listeners are treated to nuanced performances that highlight both technical mastery and emotional depth?an essential addition for any lover of chamber music or historical performance.

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