Credits:

Suk (1874-1935)

Description:

Janacek's No. 1, a performance of high burnout that reveals a meticulous structure, is a sincere response to Tolstoy's novel of the same name with music that evokes deep emotions. No. 2 was written in Janacek's later years for his wife Camilla, 38 years his junior. The Gabrieli String Quartet captures the changing tempi, rhythms, and meticulous construction with dunamics for a highly combustible performance. Suk's work is performed by the Musikverein String Quartet led by Küchl, and is the only recording of the work performed by players of the Vienna Philharmonic. Universal Music/IMS