Alban Berg Quartett - Schubert: String Quartets Nos. 9-10 & 12-15, Piano Quintet Trout (CD)

The Alban Berg Quartett approach Schubert with classical discipline while vividly conveying the mysterious fervent power that is so instantaneously unique in the composer's works. They capture the quintessentially Viennese spirit of Schubert, as ABQ's members were all nurtured in the city's musical tradition. While relishing the scope of Schubert's often daring musical designs, they bring an intimate understanding of the composer's mercurial shifts of emotion.The Quartet's playing is breathtaking in terms of tonal blend, ensemble and intonation." Gramophone about.Death and the Maiden" and.Rosamunde" ¦.Few groups have the Berg's grasp of the intimate link between innocence and terror in Schubert's late works. Over and over in these masterly performances, nostalgic beauty leads to anguish and back again - ideally paced and executed." The New York Times about the String Quintet

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
2. String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: II. Adagio
3. String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio. Andante Sostenuto
4. String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: IV. Allegretto - Più Allegro
5. String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": I. Allegro
6. String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": II. Andante Con Moto
7. String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": III. Scherzo. Allegro Molto - Trio
8. String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": IV. Presto

Disc: 2

1. String Quartet No. 9 in G minor, D. 173: I. Allegro Con Brio
2. String Quartet No. 9 in G minor, D. 173: II. Andantino
3. String Quartet No. 9 in G minor, D. 173: III. Menuetto. Allegro Vivace - Trio
4. String Quartet No. 9 in G minor, D. 173: IV. Allegro
5. String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. Posth. 125 No. 1, D. 87: I. Allegro Moderato
6. String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. Posth. 125 No. 1, D. 87: II. Scherzo. Prestissimo - Trio
7. String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. Posth. 125 No. 1, D. 87: III. Adagio
8. String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. Posth. 125 No. 1, D. 87: IV. Allegro

Disc: 3

1. String Quartet No. 13 in a Minor, Op. 29, D. 804 "Rosamunde": I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
2. String Quartet No. 13 in a Minor, Op. 29, D. 804 "Rosamunde": II. Andante
3. String Quartet No. 13 in a Minor, Op. 29, D. 804 "Rosamunde": III. Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
4. String Quartet No. 13 in a Minor, Op. 29, D. 804 "Rosamunde": IV. Allegro Moderato
5. String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, Op. Posth. 161, D. 887: I. Allegro Molto Moderato

Disc: 4

1. String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, Op. 161, D. 887: II. Andante Un Poco Moto
2. String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, Op. 161, D. 887: III. Scherzo. Allegro Vivace - Trio. Allegretto
3. String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, Op. 161, D. 887: IV. Allegro Assai
4. String Quartet No. 12 in C minor, D. 703 "Quartettsatz"
5. Piano Quintet in a Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": I. Allegro Vivace

Disc: 5

1. Piano Quintet in a Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": II. Andante
2. Piano Quintet in a Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": III. Scherzo. Presto
3. Piano Quintet in a Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": IV. Tema Con Variazione. Andantino
4. Piano Quintet in a Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": V. Finale. Allegro Giusto