ZEHETMAIR QUARTETT – STREICHQUARTTE OP. 51 CD

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ZEHETMAIR QUARTETT – STREICHQUARTTE OP. 51 CD

19,00 €

  1. Streichquartett c-Moll op. 51 Nr. 1 – Allegro (10:28)
  2. Streichquartett c-Moll op. 51 Nr. 1 – Romanze. Poco adagio (6:35)
  3. Streichquartett c-Moll op. 51 Nr. 1 – Allegretto molto moderato e commodo – Un poco più animato (8:22)
  4. Streichquartett c-Moll op. 51 Nr. 1 – Allegro (5:42)
  5. Streichquartett a-Moll op. 51 Nr. 2 – Allegro non troppo (12:27)
  6. Streichquartett a-Moll op. 51 Nr. 2 – Andante moderato (8:59)
  7. Streichquartett a-Moll op. 51 Nr. 2 – Quasi minuetto, moderato – Allegretto vivace (4:45)
  8. Streichquartett a-Moll op. 51 Nr. 2 – Finale. Allegro non assai (6:45)

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For over three decades, the Zehetmair Quartett has stood among the most distinguished ensembles in contemporary chamber music, earning acclaim for their insightful ECM interpretations of Schumann, Hindemith, Bartók, and Hartmann. Their latest album turns to Johannes Brahms’s first two published string quartets, Op. 51 No. 1 in C minor and No. 2 in A minor—works born of intense self-criticism and artistic refinement. After destroying more than twenty earlier attempts, Brahms finally achieved the expressive and structural balance he had long sought, resulting in quartets of extraordinary formal mastery and emotional breadth.

Recorded at the Konzerthaus Blaibach in November 2021, the performances radiate the Zehetmair Quartett’s hallmark freedom, interpretive depth, and ensemble precision—qualities that have defined their artistry throughout their career. With a sensitivity to inner voices and a boldness in dynamic phrasing, the group brings new light to these cornerstone works of the Romantic repertoire. The recording also serves as a moving tribute to cellist Christian Elliott (1984–2025), whose lyrical phrasing and profound musicality are deeply felt throughout. In the words of the ensemble: “The void he leaves behind is painful – Christian, we miss you.”

This emotionally charged and beautifully recorded interpretation underscores Brahms’s balance of passion and restraint, confirming both the composer’s genius and the quartet’s enduring artistic integrity.