Joseph Martin Kraus: Flute Quintet & String Quartets Op. 1 Nos. 3 & 4 — Martin Sandhoff & Schuppanzigh Quartett CD

Product Information

• UPC: 4006408670667
• Product Type: Music CD
• Format: Digital Audio Disc (DDD)
• Label: Capriccio
• Catalog Number: 67 066
• Release Year: 2003
• Composer: Joseph Martin Kraus (1756–1792)

• Performers:

  Recording: Supported by Bayerischer Rundfunk and Janssen-Cilag
  • Martin Sandhoff (Transverse Flute)
  • Schuppanzigh Quartett: Anton Steck (Violin 1), Christoph Mayer (Violin 2), Jane Oldham (Viola), Antje Geusen (Cello)
• Made in: Germany

Overview

This Capriccio release features works by Joseph Martin Kraus, often called the "Swedish Mozart," showcasing his elegant and expressive chamber music style. The album presents Kraus’s Flute Quintet in D major for flute, two violins, viola, and cello alongside two string quartets from his Opus 1 — Nos. 3 in G minor and 4 in D major.

Martin Sandhoff's masterful flute playing blends seamlessly with the Schuppanzigh Quartett, renowned for their historically informed performances of classical repertoire. These pieces highlight Kraus's unique melodic invention, harmonic sophistication, and balanced classical structures, offering listeners a refined journey into late 18th-century chamber music.

Product Features

• Works Included:

  Performers: Martin Sandhoff (Flute), Schuppanzigh Quartett

  • Flute Quintet in D major (approx. 26:45)

    1. Allegro moderato (12:59)
    2. Largo (7:54)
    3. Finale con brio (5:52)

  • String Quartet in G minor, Op. 1 No. 3 (approx. 13:40)

    1. Andante commodo (4:31)
    2. Romanze (4:33)
    3. Tempo di Minuetto (4:36)

  • String Quartet in D major, Op. 1 No. 4 (approx. 21:33)

    1. Allegro (5:38)
    2. Larghetto (8:51)
    3. Allegro molto (5:44)
• Format: Digital Audio Disc (DDD)
• Label: Capriccio, catalog number 67 066

Interesting Facts

• Historical Significance: Joseph Martin Kraus was a contemporary of Mozart and Haydn, and his chamber music reflects the elegant and expressive style of the late Classical period.
• Schuppanzigh Quartett: Named after the famed violinist Ignaz Schuppanzigh, this ensemble is known for authentic interpretations of classical and early romantic repertoire.
• Supported by Bayerischer Rundfunk: This collaboration ensures excellent recording quality and artistic standards.
• Refined Chamber Music: Kraus’s works combine lyrical melodies with inventive harmonies, making them rewarding for both performers and listeners.

Publishers

Published by Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany. Distributed by Capriccio Records. All rights reserved under catalog number 67 066.

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