Quatuors A Cordes = Streichquartett = String Quartet N°2 & 3

Released in 1981 by the Belgian label Musique en Wallonie, this recording highlights the chamber music of Henri Vieuxtemps, a composer and violin virtuoso primarily celebrated for his concertos. The album features the Quatuor à Cordes Maurice Raskin, a Belgian ensemble known for their dedication to regional repertoire and their efforts to preserve the works of lesser-known nineteenth-century Romantic composers through meticulous performance.

The production serves as a scholarly contribution to the documentation of Vieuxtemps's oeuvre, specifically focusing on his string quartets which bridge the gap between his virtuosic violin writing and his classical compositional structure. The design and liner notes reflect the label's commitment to high-fidelity archiving of Walloon musical heritage, presenting the works with a focus on historical accuracy and the technical nuances inherent in Vieuxtemps's sophisticated, late-Romantic style.