In 2013, the Attacca Quartet completed a recording project of the complete works for string quartet by John Adams for Azica Records. The review in the New York Times praised this vivacious, compelling set, describing the quartet's playing as exuberant, funky and... exactingly nuanced. The Boston Globe also praised the release, stating: Few [recent recordings] are as consequential as 'Fellow Traveler'... superb performances. The album was the recipient of the 2013 Nat'l Federation of Music Clubs Centennial Chamber Music Award. The hope for our version of Haydn's Seven Last Words (a new arrangement by the Attacca Quartet's cellist Andree Yee) is that it sounds organic enough that even one who has heard the piece performed often will not consciously register anything has been done at all. It is further hoped this version retains the spirit and intimacy of a home version for string quartet, while seamlessly incorporating enough depth to deem it worthy of the concert hall.

Tracklist:

The 7 Last Words Of Christ, Hob. XX:2: Introduction
The 7 Last Words Of Christ, Hob. XX:2: Sonata I. Largo
The 7 Last Words Of Christ, Hob. XX:2: Sonata II. Grave E Cantabile
The 7 Last Words Of Christ, Hob. XX:2: Sonata III. Grave
The 7 Last Words Of Christ, Hob. XX:2: Sonata IV. Largo
The 7 Last Words Of Christ, Hob. XX:2: Introduction II
The 7 Last Words Of Christ, Hob. XX:2: Sonata V. Adagio
The 7 Last Words Of Christ, Hob. XX:2: Sonata VI. Lento
The 7 Last Words Of Christ, Hob. XX:2: Sonata VII. Largo
The 7 Last Words Of Christ, Hob. XX:2: Il Terremoto

UPC: 787867129920
Label: Azica
Release Date: 3.31.15
Format: CD

Haydn / Attacca Quartet - Seven Last Words (CD)