Die Streichquartette Op. 51 No. 1 und 2

Album by Johannes Brahms & Melos Quartett

Die Streichquartette Op. 51 No. 1 und 2 are two string quartets by Johannes Brahms, composed in 1873. These Romantic chamber works employ classical forms with dense harmonic language, rich textures and rhythmic drive, and they represent a pivotal moment in Brahms's emergence as a mature chamber-music composer, synthesising classical structure with Romantic expression.
First released: 29th January 1998

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Quartett in c-moll Op. 51 No. 1: I. Allegro
    10:44
  2. 2.
    Quartett in c-moll Op. 51 No. 1: II. Romanze. Poco Adagio
    6:37
  3. 3.
    Quartett in c-moll Op. 51 No. 1: III. Allegretto molto moderato e comodo - Un poco piu animato
    8:34
  4. 4.
    Quartett in c-moll Op. 51 No. 1: IV. Allegro
    6:03
  5. 5.
    Quartett in a-moll Op. 51 No. 2: I. Allegro non troppo
    13:37
  6. 6.
    Quartett in a-moll Op. 51 No. 2: II. Andante moderato
    8:57
  7. 7.
    Quartett in a-moll Op. 51 No. 2: III. Quasi Menuetto, moderato - Allegretto vivace
    5:08
  8. 8.
    Quartett in a-moll Op. 51 No. 2: IV. Finale (Allegro non assai)
    7:13

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