Rued Laggard's string quartets are passionate, youthful works. Includes the world premiere recording of Rosengaardsspil (Rose Garden Play) the prizewinning Nightingale String Quartet offer distinctly dramatic interpretations of this music. This recording series presents all 9 quartets together for the first time. 'This young Danish Ensemble throws itself into the music... to call the second volume 'eagerly anticipated' would be a massive understatement.' - Gramophone.

Tracklist:

Rosengaardsspil (Rose Garden Play), Bvn 153: I. Interior: Poco Andantino Semplice
Rosengaardsspil (Rose Garden Play), Bvn 153: II. Mozart: Molto Vivace E Scherzoso
Rosengaardsspil (Rose Garden Play), Bvn 153: III. Draabefald (Drop Fall): Tranquillo Dolente E Misterioso
Rosengaardsspil (Rose Garden Play), Bvn 153: IV. Rococo: Poco Con Moto
String Quartet In A-Flat Major, Bvn 155: I. Allegro Con Brio
String Quartet In A-Flat Major, Bvn 155: II. Molto Allegro Scherzando
String Quartet In A-Flat Major, Bvn 155: III. Lento Dolente
String Quartet In A-Flat Major, Bvn 155: IV. Allegro Agitato
String Quartet No. 4, Bvn 215, "Sommerdage" (Summer Days): I. Andante Scherzoso
String Quartet No. 4, Bvn 215, "Sommerdage" (Summer Days): II. Scherzoso
String Quartet No. 4, Bvn 215, "Sommerdage" (Summer Days): III. Sostenuto - Allegro, Scherzoso

UPC: 747313157662
Label: Dacapo
Release Date: 2.25.14
Format: CD

Nightingale String Quartet - String Quartets 2 (CD)