Tchaikovsky: Serenade; Arensky: String Quartet No.2 Tchaikovsky's Serenade is one of the most beautiful works ever written for string ensemble, and it has been frequently performed by Amsterdam Sinfonietta since it's establishment in 1988. Arensky wrote his String Quartet No.2 in memory of Tchaikovsky, with whom he was friends. Arensky's homage overflows with melancholy and dark tone colors. The middle movement, based on a song by Tchaikovsky, was later arranged by Arensky for string orchestra. Amsterdam Sinfonietta took upon itself to arrange and perform the entire quartet. In Tchaikovsky's footsteps, Arensky made use here of religious chant and motifs from Russian folk music.

Tracklist:

Serenade For Strings Op. 48 In C Major: I. Pezzo In Forma Di Sonatina. Andante Non Troppo - Allegro Moderato
Serenade For Strings Op. 48 In C Major: II. Valse. Moderato - Tempo Di Valse
Serenade For Strings Op. 48 In C Major: III. Élégie. Larghetto Elegiaco
Serenade For Strings Op. 48 In C Major: IV. Finale (Tema Russo). Andante - Allegro Con Spirito
Chamber Symphony, Op. 35 In A Minor (In Memory Of P.I. Tchaikovsky [After String Quartet No. 2]): I. Moderato
Chamber Symphony, Op. 35 In A Minor (In Memory Of P.I. Tchaikovsky [After String Quartet No. 2]): II. Theme, Variations And Coda
Chamber Symphony, Op. 35 In A Minor (In Memory Of P.I. Tchaikovsky [After String Quartet No. 2]): III. Finale: Andante Sostenuto

UPC: 723385371199
Label: Channel Classics
Release Date: 9.27.19
Format: CD

Amsterdam Sinfonietta - Serenade / Arensky: String Quartet No.2 (CD)