The Stuyvesant Quartet In Concert At The Library Of Congress
Bridge, 2024
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Listen to The Stuyvesant Quartet In Concert At The Library Of Congress
The Stuyvesant Quartet’s only ‘in concert’ performance is documented here, where the exceptional quartet of players associated with Toscanini's legendary NBC Symphony Orchestra bring us 3 detailed and timeless pieces.
Ernő Dohnányi’s “String Quartet No. 2 in D Flat Major, op. 15” opens with Sylvan Shulman and Bernard Robbins’ intricate violins interacting with warmth and adventurousness across the 3 rich segments.
“String Quartet No. 1 in B Minor, op. 50”, by Sergei Prokofiev, follows and allows for Alan Shulman’s expressive cello to shine amid the emotive and heartfelt instrumentation.
Antonín Dvořák’s “String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96” exits, and balances animated bursts with poetic qualities, where Ralph Hersh’s well timed viola won’t go unnoticed.
This set was captured in 1946 and sure has aged well, as all the players handle the interpretations with care and meticulousness.
Travels well with: William Bland- Sonata No. 6 & No. 15; Paul Lansky- Touch And Go