Die Preussischen Quartette Strings Quartets Quatuor À Cordes Nos. 21-23 • No. 20 «Hoffmeister»
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Quartetto Italiano
- Artist
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Quartetto Italiano
- Label
- Philips
- Catalog number
- 6770 042
- Format
- LP · Compilation · Reissue · Stereo
- Country
- UK & Europe
- Released
- 1980
- Genre
- Classical
What’s on it
Die Preussischen Quartette Strings Quartets Quatuor À Cordes Nos. 21-23 • No. 20 «Hoffmeister» has 4 tracks, about 32:16 of music.
- A11. Allegretto
- B11. Allegretto
- C11. Allegro
- D11. Allegro Moderato
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Where it came from
Released by Philips in 1980, this recording features the Quartetto Italiano performing Mozart's final string quartets, often referred to as the Prussian Quartets (Nos. 21–23) and the Hoffmeister Quartet (No. 20). These works represent the pinnacle of Mozart's output in the genre, composed between 1785 and 1790. The Prussian Quartets were originally dedicated to King Frederick William II of Prussia, showcasing Mozart’s sophisticated approach to the cello, an instrument the King played proficiently.
The Quartetto Italiano, renowned for their disciplined technique and deep interpretive sensitivity, brought a refined, luminous quality to these recordings. Philips opted for a clean, balanced production aesthetic that emphasized the ensemble’s cohesive sound rather than individual virtuosic flourishes. Upon release, this set was highly regarded by critics for its intellectual rigor and tonal beauty, solidifying the Quartetto Italiano’s status as definitive interpreters of the Classical quartet repertoire during the late 20th century.
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