Streichquartette Nr. 1 & 3

Album by Robert Schumann & Zehetmair Quartett

Streichquartette Nr. 1 & 3 is a recording of Robert Schumann's string quartets Nos. 1 and 3, works composed in 1842. These chamber works exemplify Romantic string quartet writing with lyrical melodic lines, rich harmonic progressions and contrapuntal textures, and they occupy an important place in Schumann's mid-career output as he engaged with classical quartet forms while expanding harmonic and expressive possibilities.
First released: 10th February 2003

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Streichquartett Nr. 1 a-Moll, op. 41,1: I. Introduzione. Andante espressivo – Allegro
    8:45
  2. 2.
    Streichquartett Nr. 1 a-Moll, op. 41,1: II. Scherzo. Presto – Intermezzo
    3:37
  3. 3.
    Streichquartett Nr. 1 a-Moll, op. 41,1: III. Adagio
    5:25
  4. 4.
    Streichquartett Nr. 1 a-Moll, op. 41,1: IV. Presto
    5:44
  5. 5.
    Streichquartett Nr. 3 A-Dur, op. 41,3: I. Andante espressivo – Allegro molto moderato
    6:36
  6. 6.
    Streichquartett Nr. 3 A-Dur, op. 41,3: II. Assai agitato
    5:49
  7. 7.
    Streichquartett Nr. 3 A-Dur, op. 41,3: III. Adagio molto
    7:01
  8. 8.
    Streichquartett Nr. 3 A-Dur, op. 41,3: IV. Finale. Allegro molto vivace
    6:30

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