Piano Quintets
Da Vinci, 2024
8/10
The revered pianist David Korevaar is aligned with the Carpe Diem String Quartet for these pieces that interpret the work of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco and Luigi Perrachio, as they certainly do justice to the 2 luminaries in the area of Italian instrumental music.
Perrachio’s “Quintet For 2 Violins, Viola, Cello And Piano” starts the record with Ariana Nelson’s meticulous cello and violins from Amy Galluzzo and Marisa Ishikawa that make for a technical, lively and very rich interaction that touches on folk and dance ideas amid Korevaar’s fascinating key progressions.
The back half belongs to Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s “Quintet No. 1 In F Major For 2 Violins, Viola, Cello And Piano Op. 69”, where a sublime attention to detail results in colorful and dynamic song craft that allows for Korine Fujiwara’s viola to radiate much beauty and adaptability, which suits the animated piano prowess.
Korevaar’s resume includes playing across the globe with the world’s best symphonies and orchestras, and The Carpe Diem String Quartet’s diverse presence only further solidifies this effort as a first rate listen in the area of modern classical music.
Travels well with: Daniel Gortler- Grieg Lyric Pieces; Kodály- Háry János Suite