Streichquartette Op. 41 Nos. 2 & 3

Album by Robert Schumann & Hagen Quartett

Streichquartette Op. 41 Nos. 2 & 3 is a set of two string quartets by Robert Schumann, composed in 1842. The works exemplify Romantic chamber music, featuring lyrical melodies, contrapuntal textures and rich harmonic language, and they mark Schumann's engagement with the string quartet medium as he broadened his output beyond piano and vocal music.

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  1. 1.
    String Quartet in F major, Op. 41 No. 2: I. Allegro vivace
    5:22
  2. 2.
    String Quartet in F major, Op. 41 No. 2: II. Andante, quasi Variazioni
    7:50
  3. 3.
    String Quartet in F major, Op. 41 No. 2: III. Scherzo (Presto)
    3:08
  4. 4.
    String Quartet in F major, Op. 41 No. 2: IV. Allegro molto vivace - Piu mosso
    4:29
  5. 5.
    String Quartet in A major, Op. 41 No. 3: I. Andante espressivo - Allegro molto moderato
    6:58
  6. 6.
    String Quartet in A major, Op. 41 No. 3: II. Assai agitato-Un poco adagio-Tempo risoluto
    6:07
  7. 7.
    String Quartet in A major, Op. 41 No. 3: III. Adagio molto
    7:46
  8. 8.
    String Quartet in A major, Op. 41 No. 3: IV. Allegro molto vivace
    6:22

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