Therefore it was an obvious choice for this recording made using the somewhat hazardous 'direct-to-disc' technique. 56 'Voces intimae' was in Meta4's repertoire right from the very beginning, and they often perform it in concert. Their joy in playing, pleasure in discovering new sounds and serious perusal of works and traditions always result in a good balance. The artists are not afraid of convention, and they like to sound out the limits of sound colouring and drive. In the closing section of the slow movement of the Voces intimae. Since elementary school, my children have been playing together in a string quartet, appropriately named Quartet Le Petit. Each of the four musicians is an excellent soloist in himself, yet they create a remarkably tightly knit sound together and their interpretation emerges from joint concept. The Jean Sibelius Quartet are an excellent group who produce a refined, well integrated sound.

They seek perfection in expression, and not just in the matter of technique on the surface. The work emphasizes the warmth and rich sonority of the string orchestra, reflecting a hymnlike ceremonial quality. Originally composed for string quartet in 1922, Andante festivo was rescored by the composer in 1938 for string orchestra with timpani. 4, 56 / Jean Sibelius edited by herausgegeben von Pekka Helasvuo, Tuija Wicklund. James Richards - Galaxy Music Corporation. I was truly impressed by the way the four musicians played as individuals and as a homogenous ensemble. String quartets Streichquartette : JS 184, 183, Opp. I first heard Meta4 perform at the Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival in Finland and was fascinated by them right from the start. The Fitzwilliam String Quartets sublime recordings of the string quartets of Sibelius and. Hand-Numbered Limited Edition! Pressed at Pallas! Hidden gems of the chamber music repertoire. Typical order times are located within the product description. The Latin title, which translates to 'Intimate Voices' or 'Inner voices,' marks a 'conversational quality' and 'inwardness. It remained the only major work for string quartet from Sibelius's mature period. It is not guaranteed.Ī Special Order item is an item that we do not stock but can order from the manufacturer. Written between his Third and Fourth Symphony, Sibelius composed his five-movement string quartet, Voces intimae, in the winter of 1908-1909. When an item is Out Of Stock and we have an estimated date when our stock should arrive, we list that date on our website in the part's description. We do not have a specific date when it will be coming.Īwaiting repress titles are in the process of being repressed by the label.

The Preorder can be released anywhere between weeks, months or years from its initial announcement.Īn Out Of Stock item is an item that we normally have available to ship but we are temporarily out of. Other Preorders are set to release 'TBA.' This means that release date is yet 'To Be Announced'. If a projected release date is known, we will include this in the description in red. 4 (1890) Sibelius: String Quartet in D minor, Op. Typically the label will set a projected release date (that is subject to change). Sibelius: Adagio in D minor (1890) Sibelius: Andante festivo, JS34a Sibelius: String Quartet in B flat major, Op. An In Stock item is available to ship normally within 24 business hours.Ī Preorder is an item that has not yet been released.

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