String Quartet No.63 In D Major, Op.64 No.5 "Lerchen" / String Quartet No.39 In C Major, Op.33 No.3 "Vogel"
Joseph Haydn, Smetana Quartet
- Artist
- Joseph Haydn, Smetana Quartet
- Label
- Angel Records
- Catalog number
- AA-9250
- Format
- LP · Stereo
- Country
- Japan
- Genre
- Classical
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Released by Angel Records under the catalog number AA-9250, this pressing features the Smetana Quartet performing two of Joseph Haydn's most cherished string quartets. The recording highlights the Op. 64, No. 5 'Lark' and the Op. 33, No. 3 'Bird', both pillars of the Classical repertoire. These works were composed by Haydn during his tenure at the Esterházy court, a period that saw him refine the string quartet form into a sophisticated conversation between four equal instruments, characterized by intricate thematic development and wit.
The Smetana Quartet, founded in 1945, was widely regarded for its disciplined yet expressive interpretations of the Czech and Classical canon. By the time this recording was produced, the ensemble had established a reputation for a seamless, unified sound that favored clarity and structural integrity. This release was part of a mid-century effort by Angel Records to introduce high-fidelity international classical performances to a broader audience, receiving critical praise for the ensemble's technical precision and their ability to capture the contrasting moods of Haydn’s avian-themed compositions.
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