Two early Beethoven works from op. 18 frame the stormy 'Quartetto serioso' op 95. The Austrian Minetti Quartet, one of the most exciting young string quartets, have played concerts in major halls around the world. The follow up to their first two hanssler CLASSIC releases the unforced naturalness and multifaceted articulation of these four musicians is presented to fullest advantage in these expressive works, once again showcasing the outstanding musicianship of this young quartet.

Tracklist:

String Quartet No. 4 In C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4: I. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
String Quartet No. 4 In C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4: II. Scherzo: Andante Scherzoso Quasi Allegretto
String Quartet No. 4 In C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4: III. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio
String Quartet No. 4 In C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4: IV. Allegro - Prestissimo
String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95, "Serioso": I. Allegro Con Brio
String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95, "Serioso": II. Allegretto Ma Non Troppo -
String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95, "Serioso": III. Allegro Assai Vivace, Ma Serioso
String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 95, "Serioso": IV. Larghetto Espressivo - Allegretto Agitato - Allegro
String Quartet No. 2 In G Major, Op. 18, No. 2: I. Allegro
String Quartet No. 2 In G Major, Op. 18, No. 2: II. Adagio Cantabile
String Quartet No. 2 In G Major, Op. 18, No. 2: III. Scherzo: Allegro
String Quartet No. 2 In G Major, Op. 18, No. 2: IV. Allegro Molto Quasi Presto

UPC: 4010276026655
Label: Profil - G Haenssler
Release Date: 2.1.14
Format: CD

Minetti Quartet - String Quartets Op.18/2 & Op.18/4 & Op.95 (CD)