Mozart - The Prussian Quartets
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Label: BIS
Cat No: BIS2558
Format: Hybrid SACD
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Chamber
Release Date: 2nd December 2022
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About
The writing of quartets was never an easy matter for Mozart. However, one would hardly guess that the Prussian quartets were the product of ‘exhausting labour’ (his own words), such is their beguiling ease of workmanship. No.21 in D major stands out as one of the most melodious chamber compositions of Mozart’s mature period, emanating something of the sensual Mediterranean warmth of the opera Così fan tutte composed shortly afterwards. No.22 in B flat major also emphasises the importance of melody and gives the ‘royal’ cello some beautiful solos. As for no.23 in F major, while it is tempting to hear a melancholy, autumnal quality in Mozart’s later works, there is, however, no sense of farewell in this his final string quartet: the spirit of Haydn is everywhere, especially in the finale with its effects borrowed from Hungarian folklore.
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