The String Quintets

Album by Felix Mendelssohn & Timothy Ridout & Doric String Quartet

The String Quintets are two chamber works by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, composed in 1826 and 1845. They exemplify Mendelssohn's early Romantic chamber style, combining classical forms, lyrical melody, clear textures and contrapuntal writing, and represent a stage in his development between his youthful prodigy period and his mature compositional output.
First released: 25th February 2022

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    String Quintet no. 1 in A major, op. 18, MWV R 21: I. Allegro con moto
    11:56
  2. 2.
    String Quintet no. 1 in A major, op. 18, MWV R 21: II. Intermezzo. Andante sostenuto
    8:03
  3. 3.
    String Quintet no. 1 in A major, op. 18, MWV R 21: III. Scherzo. Allegro di molto
    4:18
  4. 4.
    String Quintet no. 1 in A major, op. 18, MWV R 21: IV. Allegro vivace
    6:30
  5. 5.
    String Quintet no. 2 in B-flat major, op. 87, MWV R 33: I. Allegro vivace
    10:25
  6. 6.
    String Quintet no. 2 in B-flat major, op. 87, MWV R 33: II. Allegretto scherzando
    4:35
  7. 7.
    String Quintet no. 2 in B-flat major, op. 87, MWV R 33: III. Adagio e lento
    10:03
  8. 8.
    String Quintet no. 2 in B-flat major, op. 87, MWV R 33: IV. Allegro molto vivace
    5:41

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