This new release includes four string quartets by the Czech composer Jaroslav Krcek. The first quartet was written in 2017 at the request of the Czech Philharmonic Quartet. The joyful performance of this piece inspired the composer to write his next two quartets. The fourth is inspired by Leos JanÃ¡cek. The Czech Philharmonic Quartet was founded in 2000 as the initiative of Czech Philharmonic members. It's members are: StepÃ¡n PrazÃ¡k (first violin), Viktor MazÃ¡cek (second violin), JirÃ PoslednÃ and Jakub DvorÃ¡k (violoncello). Their sound has been highly awarded by critics, and revered by fans. They appear regularly in Czech festivals and concerts and also in Japan, Israel, China, Great Britain or Germany. Jaroslav Krcek is very specific composer. He is interested in folk music, old spiritual songs, Christmas carols and in renaissance and baroque compositions. He founded Musica Bohemica ensemble, and has recorded more than 80 albums.

Tracklist:

String Quartet No. 1, Op. 160: I. Largo Allegro
String Quartet No. 1, Op. 160: II. Lento
String Quartet No. 1, Op. 160: III. Allegro Presto
String Quartet No. 1, Op. 160: IV. Adagio Allegro
String Quartet No. 2, Op. 162: I. Largo
String Quartet No. 2, Op. 162: II. Allegro
String Quartet No. 2, Op. 162: III. Vivo
String Quartet No. 2, Op. 162: IV. Allegro
String Quartet No. 3, Op. 163: I. Moderato
String Quartet No. 3, Op. 163: II. Lento
String Quartet No. 3, Op. 163: III. Allegretto
String Quartet No. 3, Op. 163: IV. Allegro
String Quartet No. 4, Op. 164: I. Allegro
String Quartet No. 4, Op. 164: II. Moderato Allegro
String Quartet No. 4, Op. 164: III. Andante
String Quartet No. 4, Op. 164: IV. Lento Allegro

UPC: 8594029812147
Label: Arcodiva
Release Date: 10.30.20
Format: CD

Krcek / Czech Philharmonic Quartet - Four String Quartets (CD)