The Masters Collection compiles the iconic recordings of some of the most renowned artists of Hungaroton. The album features records which define an ouvre, a specific era and which will be an unforgettable experience for all listeners. The focus of this album is the Tatrai Quartet. Founded in 1946 and based in Hungary, the Tatrai Quartet was one of the foremost string quartets in Hungary for the half century following the Second World War. Specializing in Haydn and Bartok, the ensemble recorded both composers' complete quartets for Hungaroton, as well as works by Mozart and Beethoven. They were also responsible for premiere performances of works by Hungarian composers of the era.

Tracklist:

String Quartet No. 53 In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5, Hob. III:63 "The Lark": I. Allegro Moderato
String Quartet No. 53 In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5, Hob. III:63 "The Lark": II. Adagio
String Quartet No. 53 In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5, Hob. III:63 "The Lark": III. Menuet: Allegretto
String Quartet No. 53 In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5, Hob. III:63 "The Lark": IV. Finale: Vivace
String Quartet No. 30 In E-Flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2, Hob.III:38, "The Joke": I. Allegro Moderato
String Quartet No. 30 In E-Flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2, Hob.III:38, "The Joke": II. Scherzo: Allegro
String Quartet No. 30 In E-Flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2, Hob.III:38, "The Joke": III. Largo E Sostenuto
String Quartet No. 30 In E-Flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2, Hob.III:38, "The Joke": IV. Finale: Presto
Clarinet Quintet In A Major, Op. 108, K. 581: I. Allegro
Clarinet Quintet In A Major, Op. 108, K. 581: II. Larghetto
Clarinet Quintet In A Major, Op. 108, K. 581: III. Menuetto
Clarinet Quintet In A Major, Op. 108, K. 581: IV. Allegretto Con Variazioni
String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91, Bb 95: I. Allegro
String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91, Bb 95: II. Prestissimo, Con Sordino
String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91, Bb 95: III. Non Troppo Lento
String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91, Bb 95: IV. Allegretto Pizzicato
String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91, Bb 95: V. Allegro Molto
String Quartet No. 6, Sz. 114, Bb 119: I. Mesto - Più Mosso, Pesante - Vivace
String Quartet No. 6, Sz. 114, Bb 119: II. Mesto - Marcia
String Quartet No. 6, Sz. 114, Bb 119: III. Mesto - Burletta: Moderato
String Quartet No. 6, Sz. 114, Bb 119: IV. Mesto
String Quartet No. 2, Op. 10: I. Allegro
String Quartet No. 2, Op. 10: II. Andante Quasi Recit. - Allegro Giocoso
Guitar Quintet No. 4 In D Major, G. 448: I. Pastorale
Guitar Quintet No. 4 In D Major, G. 448: II. Allegro Maestoso
Guitar Quintet No. 4 In D Major, G. 448: III. Fandango: Grave Assai
Piano Quintet No. 2 In E-Flat Minor, Op. 26: I. Allegro Non Troppo
Piano Quintet No. 2 In E-Flat Minor, Op. 26: II. Intermezzo: Allegretto
Piano Quintet No. 2 In E-Flat Minor, Op. 26: III. Moderato
String Quartet No. 10, Op. 58, "Soirs Transylvains": I. Tres Lent
String Quartet No. 10, Op. 58, "Soirs Transylvains": II. Leger Et Volant
String Quartet No. 10, Op. 58, "Soirs Transylvains": III. Lent Mais Allant - Vif

UPC: 5991813281722
Label: Hungaroton
Release Date: 3.1.19
Format: CD

Bartok / Tatrai Quartet - Masters Collection (3 CD)