Following two highly acclaimed albums, the Maxwell Quartet rounds off its Haydn mini-series with the Composer’s two Op. 77 String Quartets, juxtaposed with its signature pairing of Scottish Folk Music.
The quartet, which has become known for its ‘infectious enthusiasm’ and ‘irresistible’ playing (BBC Music Magazine), showcases its compelling storytelling with Haydn’s last foray in the genre. The two quartets balance and complement each other perfectly: one brilliant, enigmatic, youthful and light, the other considered, noble and with a certain degree of gravitas.
The complementary choice of Scottish
Tracklist
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Captain Campbell’s March
02:33
2.
String Quartet in G Major Op. 77 No. 1: I. Allegro moderato
07:15
3.
String Quartet in G Major Op. 77 No. 1: II. Adagio
06:10
4.
String Quartet in G Major Op. 77 No. 1: III. Menuetto. Presto - Trio
04:02
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String Quartet in G Major Op. 77 No. 1: IV. Finale. Presto
05:11
6.
Master Francis Sitwell; The Marquis of Tullibardine;Miss Cameron of Balvenie
06:59
7.
String Quartet in F Major Op. 77 No. 2: I. Allegro moderato
07:25
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String Quartet in F Major Op. 77 No. 2: II. Menuetto. Presto ma non troppo - Trio
04:51
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String Quartet in F Major Op. 77 No. 2: III. Andante
06:57
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String Quartet in F Major Op. 77 No. 2: IV. Finale. Vivace assai
05:48
11.
Hector the Hero
03:28
Total time: 01:00:39
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