Hilding Rosenberg/String Quartets 4 & 7/6 Moments Musicaux

The Fresk Quartet, The Berwald 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 2nd in a series of 5 CDs, also available in a boxed set (Cap 21431), presenting Rosenberg’s string quartets. This CD contains the Quartets No. 4 and 7, and also 6 Moments Musicaux. The participating musicians are: The Fresk Quartet, The Berwald 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.4
      • 1.
        I Allgro assai
        4'24
      • 2.
        II Poco lento
        9'20
      • 3.
        III Allegretto
        3'29
      • 4.
        IV Allegretto con brio
        6'59
    • Stråkkvartett Nr.7
      • 5.
        I Moderato placido
        4'28
      • 6.
        II Poco lento
        7'14
      • 7.
        III Allegro giusto
        5'59
      • 8.
        IV Adagio con molto espressione.
        7'13
    • 6 Moments Musicaux
      • 9.
        I Allegro grazioso
        4'45
      • 10.
        II Allegro assai
        2'20
      • 11.
        III Lento espr.
        3'57
      • 12.
        III Allegretto
        2'02
      • 13.
        IV Allegro
        2'11
      • 14.
        VI Andantino quasi Allegretto.
        3'47
  • Total playtime 69'32

Compact Disc // CAP 21353 // Klassiskt // Releasedate: 1 January, 1988