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Utrecht String Quartet; Anna Z - Catoire String Quartet & Pian [CD]

Utrecht String Quartet; Anna Z - Catoire String Quartet & Pian [CD]

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Georges Catoire was a pioneer of modern Russian music - and yet today he fallen into obscurity. This new recording by the Utrecht String Quartet comes at just the right time: Together with pianist Anna Zassimova, a renowned expert on the composer, the Dutch musicians play Catoire's Piano Quintet, as well as the String Quartet op. 23. This is music of the Fin de Siecle, which is pervaded by an air of farewell that could hardly be more beautiful.\r
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Anna Zassimova has not only recorded several of Catoire's works, she is also the author of the only biography on the composer to date. The pianist's passion has also unmistakably inspired the Utrecht String Quartet: One could not wish for a more accomplished and enthusiastic rediscovery!

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About the same age as Strauss and Mahler, Catoire was a child of his time. Widely educated, he spoke several languages fluently and also felt at home in mathematics. His music has its roots in the 19th century: expressive harmonies are joined by finely developed rhythmic structures. His phrases, which are hardly ever symmetrical, always seem to hang in the air time and time again.

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The works are exciting for performers and audiences alike: the writing is unpredictable. There is a sorrowful, sweet melancholy that seems to wistfully nod at Russia of old - which the early Soviet Union couldn't deal with. Nevertheless, the fact that he was allowed to teach at the Moscow Conservatory until his untimely death in 1926 bordered on a miracle.

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'The Utrecht Quartet play the piece for all its worth [\x85]. Overall, what we have here is never less than persuasive advocacy for music that despite its limitations deserves better than to moulder away on library shelves.' \x96 Gramophone

Georges Catoire: String Quartet in F-Shar Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro moderato

II. Allegro fantasico

III. Tema con Variazioni. Andante

IV. Allegro impetuoso

Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 28: I. Allegro Moderato

II. Andante

III. Allegro con spirito e capriccioso

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Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.Georges Catoire was a pioneer of modern Russian music - and yet today he fallen into obscurity. This new recording by the Utrecht String Quartet comes at just the right time: Together with pianist Anna Zassimova, a renowned expert on the composer, the Dutch musicians play Catoire's Piano Quintet, as well as the String Quartet op. 23. This is music of the Fin de Siecle, which is pervaded by an air of farewell that could hardly be more beautiful.rr

Anna Zassimova has not only recorded several of Catoire's works, she is also the author of the only biography on the composer to date. The pianist's passion has also unmistakably inspired the Utrecht String Quartet: One could not wish for a more accomplished and enthusiastic rediscovery!

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About the same age as Strauss and Mahler, Catoire was a child of his time. Widely educated, he spoke several languages fluently and also felt at home in mathematics. His music has its roots in the 19th century: expressive harmonies are joined by finely developed rhythmic structures. His phrases, which are hardly ever symmetrical, always seem to hang in the air time and time again.

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The works are exciting for performers and audiences alike: the writing is unpredictable. There is a sorrowful, sweet melancholy that seems to wistfully nod at Russia of old - which the early Soviet Union couldn't deal with. Nevertheless, the fact that he was allowed to teach at the Moscow Conservatory until his untimely death in 1926 bordered on a miracle.

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'The Utrecht Quartet play the piece for all its worth [x85]. Overall, what we have here is never less than persuasive advocacy for music that despite its limitations deserves better than to moulder away on library shelves.' x96 Gramophone

Georges Catoire: String Quartet in F-Shar Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro moderato

II. Allegro fantasico

III. Tema con Variazioni. Andante

IV. Allegro impetuoso

Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 28: I. Allegro Moderato

II. Andante

III. Allegro con spirito e capriccioso

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Georges Catoire: String Quartet in F-Shar Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro moderato

II. Allegro fantasico

III. Tema con Variazioni. Andante

IV. Allegro impetuoso

Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 28: I. Allegro Moderato

II. Andante

III. Allegro con spirito e capriccioso

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