Haydn: String Quartets, Vol. 18

Artista: Haydn / Leipziger Streichquartett

Formato: COMPACT DISCS

Gravadora/Label: MDGE

Catalogo: 3072333

Faixas: 1.1 Quartet Op. 33, 2 (Hob.III: 38) E flat major~Allegro moderato
1.2 Quartet Op. 33, 2 (Hob.III: 38) E flat major~Scherzo. Allegro
1.3 Quartet Op. 33, 2 (Hob.III: 38) E flat major~Largo e sostenuto
1.4 Quartet Op. 33, 2 (Hob.III: 38) E flat major~Finale. Presto
1.5 Quartet Op. 33, 4 (Hob.III: 40) B flat major~Allegro moderato
1.6 Quartet Op. 33, 4 (Hob.III: 40) B flat major~Scherzo. Allegretto
1.7 Quartet Op. 33, 4 (Hob.III: 40) B flat major~Largo
1.8 Quartet Op. 33, 4 (Hob.III: 40) B flat major~Finale. Presto
1.9 Quartet Op. 33, 6 (Hob. III: 42) D major~Vivace assai
1.10 Quartet Op. 33, 6 (Hob. III: 42) D major~Andante
1.11 Quartet Op. 33, 6 (Hob. III: 42) D major~Scherzo. Allegretto
1.12 Quartet Op. 33, 6 (Hob. III: 42) D major~Finale. Allegretto

Haydn’s originality, wit and esprit are once again as impressive as the striking inventiveness and versatility of this highly acclaimed ensemble. If his opus one marks the birth of the genre, then opus 33 marks the rebirth, containing some of his most inspired and innovative music. Haydn skilfully plays with the listener’s expectations by offering lots of surprising twists and the Leipzig String Quartet reveal and revel in the delights of Haydn’s musical wit and invention.