Dudok Quartet Amsterdam - Brahms: The String Quartets String Quintet No. 2 (CD)

The Dudok Quartet Amsterdam is forging a reputation as one of the most creative and versatile quartets of it's generation. The Guardian commented on their "lithe, lively sound and alert sense of structure and detail." The quartet play with unwound gut strings and a set of bespoke classical bows. This recording, their first for Rubicon, features the three Brahms String Quartets. They are joined by Finnish violist Lilli Maijala for the composer's String Quintet No.2.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. String Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op.51/1 I Allegro
2. String Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op.51/1 II Romanze: Poco Adagio
3. String Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op.51/1 III Allegretto Molto Moderato E Comodo. Un Poco Più Animato
4. String Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op.51/1 IV Allegro
5. String Quartet No.3 in B Flat Major, Op.67 I Vivace
6. String Quartet No.3 in B Flat Major, Op.67 II Andante
7. String Quartet No.3 in B Flat Major, Op.67 III Agitato (Allegro Non Troppo). Trio
8. String Quartet No.3 in B Flat Major, Op.67 IV Poco Allegretto Con Variazoni

Disc: 2

1. String Quartet No.2 in a Minor, Op.51/2 I Allegro Non Troppo
2. String Quartet No.2 in a Minor, Op.51/2 II Andante Moderato
3. String Quartet No.2 in a Minor, Op.51/2 III Quasi Minuetto, Moderato
4. String Quartet No.2 in a Minor, Op.51/2 IV Allegretto Moderato
5. String Quintet No.2 in G Major, Op.111 I Allegro Non Troppo, Ma Con Brio
6. String Quintet No.2 in G Major, Op.111 II Adagio
7. String Quintet No.2 in G Major, Op.111 III Un Poco Allegretto
8. String Quintet No.2 in G Major, Op.111 IV Vivace Ma Non Troppo Presto