The Quartetto Italiano is regarded as one of the finest string quartets of the twentieth century. They were formed officially in 1945. By the early 1950s, they had achieved a measure of international celebrity, and by the 1960s the ensemble had developed a world-class reputation. Here we have some rare BBC live performances from 1965 given in the Royal Festival Hall. They are recorded in excellent stereo and issued for the very first time.

Tracklist:

String Quartet In G Major, Op. 44, No. 4, G. 223, "La Tiranna": I. Presto
String Quartet In G Major, Op. 44, No. 4, G. 223, "La Tiranna": II. Tempo Di Minuetto - Trio
String Quartet No. 17 In B Flat Major, K. 458, "Hunt": I. Allegro Vivace Assai
String Quartet No. 17 In B Flat Major, K. 458, "Hunt": II. Menuetto (Moderato)
String Quartet No. 17 In B Flat Major, K. 458, "Hunt": III. Adagio
String Quartet No. 17 In B Flat Major, K. 458, "Hunt": IV. Allegro Assai
String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132: I. Assai Sostenuto - Allegro
String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132: II. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132: III. Heiliger Dankgesang Eines Genesenden An Die Gottheit, In Der Lydischen Tonart: M
String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132: IV. Alla Marcia, Assai Vivace - Piu Allegro -
String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor, Op. 132: V. Allegro Appassionato

UPC: 5060244550704
Label: Ica Classics
Release Date: 5.29.12
Format: CD

Quartetto Italiano - Legacy: Quarteto Italiano (CD)