Gorecki / Tippett Quartet- Complete String Quartets 2

The Sonata for Two Violins is one of Henryk Gorecki’s earliest acknowledged works- it’s contrasts, instrumental rivalries and sophisticated technique a worthy rounding-off of his formative period. The Third String Quartet with it’s evocative subtitle ‘… songs are sung’ represents a culmination of Gorecki’s preoccupations with elaborate and emotive melodic shapes and closely intertwined harmonies, it’s final minutes recalling the beauty and poignancy of the composer’s Third Symphony. The First and Second String Quartets can be heard on Naxos as well: “a recording deserving of the very highest recommendation.” (Gramophone).

Tracklist:

1. Sonata For 2 Violins, Op. 10: I. Allegro Molto
2. Sonata For 2 Violins, Op. 10: II. Adagio Sostenuto
3. Sonata For 2 Violins, Op. 10: III. Andante Con Moto
4. String Quartet No. 3, Op. 67 “Songs Are Sung”: I. Adagio – Molto Andante – Cantabile
5. String Quartet No. 3, Op. 67 “Songs Are Sung”: II. Largo, Cantabile
6. String Quartet No. 3, Op. 67 “Songs Are Sung”: III. Allegro, Sempre Ben Marcato
7. String Quartet No. 3, Op. 67 “Songs Are Sung”: IV. Deciso – Espressivo Ma Ben Tenuto
8. String Quartet No. 3, Op. 67 “Songs Are Sung”: V. Largo – Tranquillo