Hilding Rosenberg/String Quartet 2, 5 & 8

The Lysell Quartet & The Gotland Quartet

Hilding Rosenberg (1892 – 1985), the patriarch of 20th century Swedish music, wrote altogether 14 string quartets, the first in 1920 and the final more than half a century later. This makes him one of the most prolific composers of chamber music in Scandinavia. Also artistically, by virtue of his very personal approach, his power of expression and his technical mastery, Rosenberg’s production is truly outstanding.

This is the 3rd CD in a series of 5, also available as a boxed set (CAP 21431), presenting Rosenberg’s string quartets. This CD contains the quartets No. 2, 5 and 8, interpreted by The Lysell Quartet and The Gotland Quartet. Included is a 32-page booklet with commentaries and notation examples by the Rosenberg connoisseur Bo Wallner.
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    • Stråkkvartett nr. 2
      • 1.
        I Andante molto ed espressivo.
        3'43
      • 2.
        II Allegro assai
        3'07
      • 3.
        III Lento
        2'54
      • 4.
        IV Moderato energico
        3'21
    • Stråkkvartett nr. 5
      • 5.
        I Allegretto grazioso
        6'48
      • 6.
        II Presto
        3'34
      • 7.
        III+IV Lento espr. Allegro
        12'20
    • Stråkkvartett nr. 8
      • 8.
        I Largo maestoso
        9'18
      • 9.
        II Andante mesto
        7'10
      • 10.
        III+IV Allegretto + Presto
        8'32
  • Total playtime 61'50

Compact Disc // CAP 21354 // Klassiskt // Releasedate: 1 January, 1989