Katalógové číslo:
8.573588
Interpreti:
Wirén Quartet
String Quartet No. 2, Op. 9
1 I. Theme and variations
2 II. Scherzo
3 III. Finale
String Quartet No. 3, Op. 18
4 I. Allegro moderato
5 II. Andante - Vivace - Allegretto
6 III. Presto
7 IV. Allegro
String Quartet No. 4, Op. 28
8 I. Calmo - Allegro molto - Calmo
9 II. Intermezzo I: Moderato
10 III. Intermezzo II: Prestissimo
11 IV. Lento
12 V. Allegro molto
String Quartet No. 5, Op. 41
13 I. Allegro molto
14 II. Andante espressivo - Allegro capricioso
15 III. Allegro
The tapestry of drama, refinement and expressive lyricism in Dag Wirén’s four string quartets (the First Quartet was withdrawn) provides a substantial overview of his musical evolution over 35 years. His earlier works are more accessible than challenging, as demonstrated by the relaxed and affirmative Second and Third Quartets. The Fourth Quartet is more sombre, with nods towards Sibelius and Shostakovich, and in the Fifth, completed not long before Wirén’s retirement as a composer, the easy confidence of the earlier quartets has been replaced by a mood of pessimism and uncertainty.