Credits:

Janacek (1854-1928)

Description:

Various masterpieces were born from Janacek's mad love and passion for creation in his later years. These include two string quartets. Inspired by Tolstoy's masterpiece "Kreutzer Sonata," String Quartet No. 1 clearly describes the protagonist's anguish at learning of his wife's infidelity to the final act of the piece. The New Zealand String Quartet, formed in 1987, will perform these very personal works. The ensemble has a wide repertoire ranging from Romantic works by Mendelssohn and Brahms to contemporary works. The two sonnets recorded simultaneously are from 1875. Here you can enjoy Janacek's youthful style. Naxos Japan K.K.

Tracklisting:

1.String Quartet No. 1, JW VII/8 'Kreutzer Sonata'~I. Adagio - con moto
2.String Quartet No. 1, JW VII/8 'Kreutzer Sonata'~II. Con moto
3.String Quartet No. 1, JW VII/8 'Kreutzer Sonata'~III. Con moto - Vivo - Andante
4.String Quartet No. 1, JW VII/8 'Kreutzer Sonata'~IV. Con moto
5.String Quartet No. 2, JW VII/13 'Listy d?v?rne' ('Intimate Letters')~I. Andante
6.String Quartet No. 2, JW VII/13 'Listy d?v?rne' ('Intimate Letters')~II. Adagio
7.String Quartet No. 2, JW VII/13 'Listy d?v?rne' ('Intimate Letters')~III. Moderato
8.String Quartet No. 2, JW VII/13 'Listy d?v?rne' ('Intimate Letters')~IV. Allegro
9.Zn?lka (Sonnet) in D minor, JW VII/2
10.Zn?lka (Sonnet) in A major, JW VII/1