Six Concertante Quartets
SAINT-GEORGES Joseph B., Chevalier de (1745-1799)
Arabella String Quartet
Label : Naxos
Artikelnummer: 8574360
1 CD Spielzeit : 052:37
CHF 13.50
A brilliant swordsman, athlete, violin virtuoso and composer, Bologne might well lay claim to being the most talented figure in an age of remarkable individuals. The string quartet was still in its infancy in France in the 1770s, but while these pieces are small in scale they are exceptionally rewarding. The composer appreciated the intimate nature of this genre, avoiding overt soloistic virtuosity and exploring chamber music timbres, amply demonstrating his rich lyrical gifts.