A fusion of classical elegance and lyricism that brings the beauty of chamber music to the pinnacle.
This collection of Mozart's string quintets by the Smetana Quartet and violinist Josef Suk embodies the refinement of the classical period with a performance that combines rich tone and architectural beauty.
The transparent overlapping of strings that resonates from the very beginning fully reflects Mozart's architectural beauty. Josef Suk's soft tone complements the Smetana Quartet's intricate ensemble, allowing the sound to flow and unfold with a natural, breathing flow. The middle movement of No. 1 in particular exudes gentle lyricism, while No. 5 stands out for its clear melody and bright sound. Balance and warmth coexist throughout, conveying the performers' deep musical empathy. This is a masterful performance, full of elegance and humanity, carrying on the tradition of Czech chamber music.
8 TRACKS:
1)
1. I. - Allegro Moderato
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2. II. - Adagio
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3. III. - Menuetto Ma Allegretto
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4. IV. - Allegro
5)
1. I. - Larghetto Allegro
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2. II. - Adagio
7)
3. III - Menuetto; Allegretto
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4. IV. - Allegro
Composed By - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Editor [Editing] - Hideki Kukizaki
Art Direction [Artistic Director] - Dr. Eduard Herzog
Recording Supervisor [Recording Director] - Dr. Eduard Herzog
