Joseph Haydn: Quatuors Op. 64 – Quatuor Festetics on Period Instruments (2-CD Digital Audio)

Product Details

UPC: 3149025050533
Catalog Number: QUI 903040.41 / LC 7045
Product Type: 2 Compact Digital Audio Discs (Digitally Remastered)
Total Playing Time:

• Disc 1: 75 minutes 30 seconds
• Disc 2: 62 minutes 11 seconds
  Composer: Joseph Haydn (1732–1809)
  Works Included:
• N° 1 in C major (Hob. III:65)
• N° 2 in B minor (Hob. III:68)
• N° 3 in B♭ major (Hob. III:67)
• N° 4 in G major (Hob. III:66)
• N° 6 in E♭ major (Hob. III:64)
• N° 5 in D major (Hob. III:63)
• "L'alouette" / "The Lark" / "Die Lerche" (featured as an additional, lyrical finale piece)
  Instrumental Formation:
• Performed on period instruments in the authentic style of Haydn’s era
  Performing Ensemble (Quatuor Festetics):
• István Kertész (Violin)
• Erika Petöfi (Violin)
• Péter Ligeti (Viola)
• Rezső Pertorini (Cello)
  Label: harmonia mundi
  Recording: Digital Audio – Made in Germany

Overview

English:
Experience the brilliance of Joseph Haydn’s string quartet cycle, Op. 64, in this exceptional 2-CD set performed on period instruments by the celebrated Quatuor Festetics. This recording presents six of Haydn’s iconic quartets—ranging from the joyful majesty of the C major quartet to the expressive depth of B minor—and features the charming extra piece “L'alouette” (The Lark), rendered in its original linguistic variations. Capturing the spirit of the Classical era with authentic tonal colors and refined ensemble interplay, this release, digitally remastered for superior sound quality, provides an immersive journey into one of the cornerstones of chamber music.

Français (Présentation):
Découvrez l'éclat du cycle de quatuors à cordes, Op. 64, de Joseph Haydn dans ce coffret exceptionnel en 2 CD, interprété sur des instruments d'époque par le renommé Quatuor Festetics. Cet enregistrement présente six des quatuors emblématiques de Haydn – allant de la majesté joyeuse du quatuor en ut majeur à la profondeur expressive du quatuor en si mineur – et inclut la pièce supplémentaire "L'alouette" (The Lark), proposée dans ses variantes linguistiques originales. Capturant l'esprit de l'époque classique avec des couleurs tonales authentiques et une interaction d'ensemble raffinée, cette édition, remastérisée numériquement pour une qualité sonore supérieure, offre un voyage immersif au cœur de l'un des piliers de la musique de chambre.

Product Features

Format & Production Details

• Media: 2 Digital Audio CDs
• Digital Remastering: Enhanced for authentic period sound quality
• Packaging: Compact disc format with detailed liner notes and booklet providing insights into the historical context and performance practice

Performance & Interpretation

• Period Instruments: The quartet is performed on instruments crafted to reflect the timbre and style of Haydn’s time
• Ensemble Excellence: Quatuor Festetics delivers a performance that balances technical precision with emotional depth
• Repertoire:
  • Includes six string quartets, carefully programmed in the original sequence (Hoboken numbers III:63–68)
  • Features the lyrical “L'alouette” as an expressive epilogue to the set

Interesting Facts

English:

• Historical Authenticity: This recording captures Haydn’s masterpieces as they might have been heard in the Classical era, thanks to the use of period instruments and historically informed performance practices.
• Programming Nuance: The unconventional placement of “L'alouette” (translated as “The Lark” / “Die Lerche”) adds a unique vocal-like, lyrical dimension to the chamber music narrative.
• Ensemble Commitment: Quatuor Festetics is renowned for its dedication to authentically recreating the soundscape of Haydn’s time, merging scholarly research with passionate musical interpretation.

Français (Faits Intéressants):

• Authenticité Historique : Cet enregistrement restitue les chefs-d’œuvre de Haydn tels qu’ils auraient pu être entendus à l'époque classique, grâce à l'utilisation d'instruments d'époque et à une pratique musicale historiquement informée.
• Nuance de Programmation : La place particulière accordée à « L'alouette » (traduite en « The Lark » / « Die Lerche ») apporte une dimension lyrique et vocale unique à la narration de la musique de chambre.
• Engagement de l’Ensemble : Le Quatuor Festetics est reconnu pour son dévouement à recréer fidèlement la palette sonore de l’époque de Haydn, alliant recherche savante et interprétation musicale passionnée.

Track Listing

For detailed track timings and further insights, please refer to the enclosed booklet.

• Disc 1:
  • Quartet No. 1 in C major (Hob. III:65)
  • Quartet No. 2 in B minor (Hob. III:68)
  • Quartet No. 3 in B♭ major (Hob. III:67)
  • Selections from “L'alouette” / “The Lark” – showcasing its lyrical charm

• Disc 2:
  • Quartet No. 4 in G major (Hob. III:66)
  • Quartet No. 6 in E♭ major (Hob. III:64)
  • Quartet No. 5 in D major (Hob. III:63)
  • Additional thoughtful interludes complementing the overall narrative

Publishers

Released by harmonia mundi, this distinguished recording is part of an ongoing commitment to presenting classical repertoire with historical accuracy and artistic excellence. Made in Germany, this edition exemplifies the merging of traditional performance practices with modern digital audio technology.

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