6 String Quartets

by B茅la Bart贸k / Emerson String Quartet

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Earning dual Grammy Awards for their flawless execution, the American ensemble provides a fiercely definitive interpretation of the legendary Hungarian composer's dense works. The recording vividly highlights the sharp dissonance, intricate folk rhythms, and demanding technical precision required to master these cornerstone pieces of modern chamber music.

Genres

  • Modern Classical
  • Chamber Music
  • String Quartet

Tracklist

  1. String Quartet no. 1 in A minor, Sz. 40 (op. 7): I. Lento
  2. String Quartet no. 1 in A minor, Sz. 40 (op. 7): II. Allegretto
  3. String Quartet no. 1 in A minor, Sz. 40 (op. 7): III. Introduzione - Allegro - Allegro vivace
  4. String Quartet no. 2 in A minor, Sz. 67 (op. 17): I. Moderato
  5. String Quartet no. 2 in A minor, Sz. 67 (op. 17): II. Allegro molto capriccioso
  6. String Quartet no. 2 in A minor, Sz. 67 (op. 17): III. Lento
  7. String Quartet no. 3 in C-sharp major, Sz. 85: Prima Parte: Moderato
  8. String Quartet no. 3 in C-sharp major, Sz. 85: Seconda Parte: Allegro
  9. String Quartet no. 3 in C-sharp major, Sz. 85: Recapitulazione della prima parte: Moderato
  10. String Quartet no. 3 in C-sharp major, Sz. 85: Coda: Allegro molto
  11. String Quartet no. 5 in B-flat major, Sz. 102: I. Allegro
  12. String Quartet no. 5 in B-flat major, Sz. 102: II. Adagio molto
  13. String Quartet no. 5 in B-flat major, Sz. 102: III. Scherzo alla bulgarese
  14. String Quartet no. 5 in B-flat major, Sz. 102: IV. Andante
  15. String Quartet no. 5 in B-flat major, Sz. 102: V. Finale: Allegro vivace - Presto
  16. String Quartet no. 4 in C major, Sz. 91: I. Allegro
  17. String Quartet no. 4 in C major, Sz. 91: II. Prestissimo, con sordino
  18. String Quartet no. 4 in C major, Sz. 91: III. Non troppo lento
  19. String Quartet no. 4 in C major, Sz. 91: IV. Allegretto pizzicato
  20. String Quartet no. 4 in C major, Sz. 91: V. Allegro molto
  21. String Quartet no. 6 in D major, Sz. 114: I. Mesto - Piu mosso, pesante - Vivace
  22. String Quartet no. 6 in D major, Sz. 114: II. Mesto - Marcia
  23. String Quartet no. 6 in D major, Sz. 114: III. Mesto - Burletta: Moderato
  24. String Quartet no. 6 in D major, Sz. 114: IV. Mesto