Artist: Arabella Quartet
Album: Saint-Georges: 6 Quartetto concertans
Genre: Classical
Release Date: 2022
Audio Format:: FLAC (tracks) 24bit, 96 kHz
Duration: 52:39
Total Tracks: 12
Total Size: 1,03 GB

Tracklist:

01. Arabella Quartet – Saint-Georges: 6 Quartetto concertans, No. 1 in B-Flat Major: I. Allegro assai (04:31)
02. Arabella Quartet – Saint-Georges: 6 Quartetto concertans, No. 1 in B-Flat Major: II. Gratioso (02:49)
03. Arabella Quartet – Saint-Georges: 6 Quartetto concertans, No. 2 in G Minor: I. Adagio (04:47)
04. Arabella Quartet – Saint-Georges: 6 Quartetto concertans, No. 2 in G Minor: II. Aria andantino (05:27)
05. Arabella Quartet – Saint-Georges: 6 Quartetto concertans, No. 3 in C Major: I. Allegro (05:23)
06. Arabella Quartet – Saint-Georges: 6 Quartetto concertans, No. 3 in C Major: II. Rondeau. Moderato (02:06)
07. Arabella Quartet – Saint-Georges: 6 Quartetto concertans, No. 4 in F Major: I. Allegro (04:46)
08. Arabella Quartet – Saint-Georges: 6 Quartetto concertans, No. 4 in F Major: II. Rondeau (02:07)
09. Arabella Quartet – Saint-Georges: 6 Quartetto concertans, No. 5 in G Major: I. Allegro assai (05:48)
10. Arabella Quartet – Saint-Georges: 6 Quartetto concertans, No. 5 in G Major: II. Gratioso (04:58)
11. Arabella Quartet – Saint-Georges: 6 Quartetto concertans, No. 6 in B-Flat Major: I. Allegro (06:48)
12. Arabella Quartet – Saint-Georges: 6 Quartetto concertans, No. 6 in B-Flat Major: II. Aria con variazione (03:04)

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A brilliant swordsman, athlete, violin virtuoso and composer, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges might well lay claim to being the most talented figure in an age of remarkable individuals. The string quartet was still in its infancy in France in the 1770s, but while these pieces are small in scale they are exceptionally rewarding. Saint-Georges appreciated the intimate nature of this genre, avoiding overt soloistic virtuosity and exploring chamber music timbres, amply demonstrating his rich lyrical gifts and a natural ability to delight performers and audiences alike.