Haydn Opus 77/1, Nordheim Duplex and Bartok's Fifth Quartet Engegård Quartet

• 1 Haydn String Quartet in G major, op. 77 no. 1; I. Allegro moderato 07:10
• 2 Haydn String Quartet in G major, op. 77 no. 1; II. Adagio 05:30
• 3 Haydn String Quartet in G major, op. 77 no. 1; III. Menuet and Trio; Presto 03:44
• 4 Haydn String Quartet in G major, op. 77 no. 1; IV. Finale; Presto 05:06
• 5 Nordheim DUPLEX for violin and viola; I. Energico 04:18
• 6 Nordheim DUPLEX for violin and viola; II. Fluente 02:35
• 7 Nordheim DUPLEX for violin and viola; III. Lento cantando - Energico 03:17
• 8 Bartók String Quartet no. 5, sz. 102; I. Allegro 07:32
• 9 Bartók String Quartet no. 5, sz. 102; II. Adagio molto 05:50
• 10 Bartók String Quartet no. 5, sz. 102; III. Scherzo 05:12
• 11 Bartók String Quartet no. 5, sz. 102; IV. Andante 05:13
• 12 Bartók String Quartet no. 5, sz. 102; V. Finale; Allegro vivace 07:06
• Total Runtime 01:02:33

Info for Haydn Opus 77/1, Nordheim Duplex and Bartok's Fifth Quartet

The combination of Haydn Opus 77/1, Nordheim's Duplex and Bartók's Fifth String Quartet, was an irresistible challenge for us. A choice of programme from our hearts. We aim for our recordings to be like our concerts, with balance throughout the programme and a feeling of having fulfilled a journey at the end. It is also imperative for us to have a close relationship with the works we record. Our primarius, Arvid, has a special connection with both Bartók's Fifth Quartet through his mentor Sándor Végh, and with Duplex because of his contact with Arne Nordheim. The great quartets of Joseph Haydn are an ongoing project, and the joyful opening of Opus 77/1 sweeps the listener headlong into our third programme with 2L. Duplex is also one of Nordheim's later works. It is an extreme work, filled with contrasts, virtuosity and beauty and is among the most accessible of Nordheim's output. As with Haydn in opus 77/1, Bartók has found a comprehensive and unique musical language in his Fifth Quartet, an undisputable masterpiece.

The Engegård Quartet made their first appearance at the 2006 Lofoten International Chamber Music Festival. Inspired by the midnight sun, their musical landscape ranges from glowing core energy to the gentle lyrical sound of Norwegian nature.

Arvid Engegård, voilin
Atle Sponberg, voilin
Juliet Jopling, voilin
Adrian Brendel, cello

Recorded at Sofienberg Church, Norway May 2011 and March 2012
Original source DXD (352.8kHz/24bit)

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