Ultimate Chamber Music Collection: Treasures of Chamber Music Vol. 1 (10-CD Box Set)

UPC: 887254435327 

MPN: 88725443532 

Brand Name: SONY CLASSICAL

Overview: An Exquisite Compendium of Chamber Music Masterpieces

The Treasures of Chamber Music Vol. 1 is an outstanding 10-CD collection featuring original, acclaimed recordings of the world's finest chamber music, performed by an unparalleled roster of star musicians. This volume encompasses a diverse range of repertoire, from the rigorous 20th-century avant-garde of Elliott Carter (String Quartets 1–4) to the emotional depth of Johannes Brahms (complete Piano Quartets) and the foundational genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (The Haydn Quartets and Divertimento). Performers include legends like Yo-Yo Ma, Isaac Stern, Emanuel Ax, Jaime Laredo, Jean-Pierre Rampal, and the Juilliard String Quartet. This affordably priced box set is the perfect way for music lovers to instantly own a substantial library of essential chamber music treasures.

Product Features

• Format: 10 Compact Discs (CD Box Set), Compilation
• Genre: Classical Music, Chamber Music (String Quartets, Piano Quartets, Wind Quintets, Sonatas, Romances)
• Style: Instrumental Ensemble, Treasures of Chamber Music
• Featured Composers: Elliott Carter, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Carl Nielsen, Paul Taffanel.
• Featured Artists: Emanuel Ax, Isaac Stern, Yo-Yo Ma, Jaime Laredo, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Artis Quartett, Juilliard String Quartet, Ensemble Wien-Berlin, Charles Neidich, and others.
• Key Content: Carter's complete String Quartets (CDs 1-2); Brahms' complete Piano Quartets (CDs 4-5); Mozart's "Haydn" Quartets (CDs 7-9).
• Audio: Varies by original recording (This Compilation ℗ 2012 Sony Music Entertainment).

Interesting Facts: A Legacy of Collaborative Genius

This box set is a testament to the recording legacy of Sony Classical and its associated labels (such as CBS Masterworks). The Brahms Piano Quartet recordings (CDs 4-5) represent one of the greatest chamber music supergroups ever assembled, featuring the powerful combined talents of pianist Emanuel Ax, violinist Isaac Stern, violist Jaime Laredo, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma—a collaboration that defined excellence in the late 20th century. Similarly, the Juilliard String Quartet recordings of Elliott Carter's landmark string quartets are considered definitive and played a crucial role in cementing the composer's reputation. The inclusion of the Ensemble Wien-Berlin, featuring members from the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonics, highlights the elite level of artistry compiled in this collection, making it a valuable resource for classical music education and enjoyment.

Track Listing

The box set contains 10 CDs with the following principal content:

• CD 1 & 2: Elliott Carter: String Quartets Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, Duo for Violin & Piano (Juilliard String Quartet, Christopher Oldfather)
• CD 3: Robert Schumann: Sonatas and Romances for Clarinet & Piano (Charles Neidich, Leonard Hokanson)
• CD 4 & 5: Johannes Brahms: Piano Quartets Op. 25, Op. 60, and Op. 26 (Emanuel Ax, Isaac Stern, Jaime Laredo, Yo-Yo Ma)
• CD 6: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Divertimento K. 334, Quintet K. 577, Adagio & Rondo K. 617 (Jean-Pierre Rampal, Trio Pasquier, and others)
• CD 7, 8, & 9: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: "Haydn" Quartets K. 387, K. 421, K. 428, K. 458 ("The Hunt"), K. 464, K. 465 ("Dissonance") (Artis Quartett)
• CD 10: Carl Nielsen, Paul Taffanel: Wind Quintets (Ensemble Wien-Berlin)

(Detailed movement-by-movement track listing with timings is not provided in source material and is too extensive for the description format.)

Publishers

• Record Label: SONY CLASSICAL
• Copyright: This Compilation ℗ 2012 Sony Music Entertainment
• Distributed by: Sony Music Entertainment
• Manufacturing: Made in the EU
• Licensing: ILC 26868 | BIEM/GEMA

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