Franciscus Quartet: Special Arrangements | Challenge Classics CC72176

Franciscus Quartet: Special Arrangements

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Label: Challenge Classics

Cat No: CC72176

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Chamber

Release Date: 26th November 2007

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As one of Holland's leading string quartets, the Franciscus Quartet enjoys international acclaim for its captivating, intense playing and its interesting choice of programs. The four musicians are all active members in the Dutch radio orchestras. The quartet has a busy concert agenda and is regularly aired on the radio.

On this new CD, the Franciscus Quartet demonstrates that while being at home with the Viennese classics it is not afraid to make a brief foray into the passionate world of the Argentinian Tango. Though seemingly incongruous, a common thread runs through the compositions on this CD - none of them was originally conceived for string quartet.

One would search in vain through most ‘complete’ box sets of Haydn, Beethoven and Shostakovich string quartets for the titles included on this CD. And yet, in the case of Beethoven and Shostakovich, the composer himself made the arrangements, transforming earlier compositions with the full intention of creating worthy additions to the string quartet repertoire.

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