Maxwell Quartet – Haydn: String Quartets Op. 77 & Folk Music from Scotland (2025)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 01:00:44 minutes | 2,09 GB | Genre: Classical
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Following two highly acclaimed albums, the Maxwell Quartet rounds off its Haydn mini-series with the composer’s two Op. 77 string quartets, juxtaposed with its signature pairing of Scottish folk music. The quartet, which has become known for its ‘infectious enthusiasm’ and ‘irresistible’ playing (BBC Music Magazine), showcases its compelling storytelling with Haydn’s last foray in the genre. The two quartets balance and complement each other perfectly: one brilliant, enigmatic, youthful and light, the other considered, noble and with a certain degree of gravitas. The complementary choice of Scottish folk music is equally balanced, ranging from the joyful – The Marquis of Tullibardine, Captain Campbell’s March, etc. – to the more sombre – Hector the Hero. The cleverly constructed programme epitomises Hatto Beyerle’s aphorism (the Maxwell Quartet’s mentor, and dedicatee of this album): ‘In order to truly understand Haydn’s music, you must first understand folk music.’
Tracklist:
1-01. Maxwell Quartet – Captain Campbell’s March (02:33)
1-02. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in G Major, Op. 77 No. 1: I. Allegro moderato (07:15)
1-03. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in G Major, Op. 77 No. 1: II. Adagio (06:10)
1-04. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in G Major, Op. 77 No. 1: III. Menuetto. Presto – Trio (04:02)
1-05. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in G Major, Op. 77 No. 1: IV. Finale. Presto (05:11)
1-06. Maxwell Quartet – Master Francis Sitwell; The Marquis of Tullibardine;Miss Cameron of Balvenie (06:59)
1-07. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in F Major, Op. 77 No. 2: I. Allegro moderato (07:25)
1-08. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in F Major, Op. 77 No. 2: II. Menuetto. Presto, ma non troppo – Trio (04:51)
1-09. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in F Major, Op. 77 No. 2: III. Andante (06:57)
1-10. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in F Major, Op. 77 No. 2: IV. Finale. Vivace assai (05:48)
1-11. Maxwell Quartet – Hector the Hero (03:28)