On this second disc of the Stenhammar Quartet's survey, these two late works frame a world premiere recording, namely that of the Quartet in F minor which Stenhammar completed in 1897, but withdrew after a successful first performance in 1898. While describing the quartet's middle movements as 'fresh and joyful,' Stenhammar expressed severe doubts regarding the final movement and for a long time harbored the idea of replacing it, before finally giving up on the work. The first modern performance of the quartet took place in 2001, and now the Stenhammar Quartet is offering a wider audience the opportunity to judge for itself.

Tracklist:

String Quartet No. 5 In C Major, Op. 29, "Serenade": I. Allegro Molto Con Spirito
String Quartet No. 5 In C Major, Op. 29, "Serenade": II. Ballata: Allegretto Scherzando
String Quartet No. 5 In C Major, Op. 29, "Serenade": III. Scherzo: Allegro Vivace
String Quartet No. 5 In C Major, Op. 29, "Serenade": IV. Finale: Allegro Molto
String Quartet In F Minor: I. Allegro
String Quartet In F Minor: II. Adagio. Con Intimissimo Sentimento, Poco Scherzando
String Quartet In F Minor: III. Allegro Giocoso
String Quartet In F Minor: IV. Allegretto
String Quartet No. 6 In D Minor, Op. 35: I. Tempo Moderato, Sempre Un Poco Rubato
String Quartet No. 6 In D Minor, Op. 35: II. Allegro Vivace
String Quartet No. 6 In D Minor, Op. 35: III. Poco Adagio
String Quartet No. 6 In D Minor, Op. 35: IV. Presto

UPC: 7318599920092
Label: Bis
Release Date: 10.29.13
Format: CD

Stenhammar Quartet - String Quartets 2 (CD)