Quintet, op. 163, D. 956

Album by Franz Schubert & Isaac Stern & Alexander Schneider & Milton Katims & Pau Casals & Paul Tortelier

The String Quintet in C major, D. 956 (Op. posth. 163) is a chamber work by Franz Schubert, completed in 1828. Scored for two violins, viola and two cellos, it features expansive lyrical melodies, rich harmonic progressions and introspective slow movements alongside more energetic passages, and represents a culminating statement of Schubert's late chamber music with lasting influence on the repertoire.
First released: 1953

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Quintet for 2 Violins, Alto & 2 Cellos, in C major, op. 163, D. 956: I. Allegro ma non troppo
    14:20
  2. 2.
    Quintet for 2 Violins, Alto & 2 Cellos, in C major, op. 163, D. 956: II. Adagio
    13:17
  3. 3.
    Quintet for 2 Violins, Alto & 2 Cellos, in C major, op. 163, D. 956: III. Scherzo. Presto – Trio. Andante sostenuto
    9:10
  4. 4.
    Quintet for 2 Violins, Alto & 2 Cellos, in C major, op. 163, D. 956: IV. Allegretto
    9:45

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