Berg,Alban Schubert: Str Qrts Nos. 9-10 & 12-15 Pno Qnt The CD

The Alban Berg Quartett approach Schubert with classical discipline while vividly conveying the mysterious fervent power that is so instantaneously unique in the composer's works. They capture the quintessentially Viennese spirit of Schubert, as ABQ's members were all nurtured in the city's musical tradition. While relishing the scope of Schubert's often daring musical designs, they bring an intimate understanding of the composer's mercurial shifts of emotion.The Quartet's playing is breathtaking in terms of tonal blend, ensemble and intonation." Gramophone about.Death and the Maiden" and.Rosamunde" ¬.Few groups have the Berg's grasp of the intimate link between innocence and terror in Schubert's late works. Over and over in these masterly performances, nostalgic beauty leads to anguish and back again - ideally paced and executed." The New York Times about the String Quintet

1. String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo 2. String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: II. Adagio 3. String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio. Andante Sostenuto 4. String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: IV. Allegretto - Pi? Allegro 5. String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": I. Allegro 6. String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": II. Andante Con Moto 7. String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": III. Scherzo. Allegro Molto - Trio 8. String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden": IV. Presto 9. String Quartet No. 9 in G minor, D. 173: I. Allegro Con Brio 10. String Quartet No. 9 in G minor, D. 173: II. Andantino 11. String Quartet No. 9 in G minor, D. 173: III. Menuetto. Allegro Vivace - Trio 12. String Quartet No. 9 in G minor, D. 173: IV. Allegro 13. String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. Posth. 125 No. 1, D. 87: I. Allegro Moderato 14. String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. Posth. 125 No. 1, D. 87: II. Scherzo. Prestissimo - Trio 15. String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. Posth. 125 No. 1, D. 87: III. Adagio 16. String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. Posth. 125 No. 1, D. 87: IV. Allegro 17. String Quartet No. 13 in a Minor, Op. 29, D. 804 "Rosamunde": I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo 18. String Quartet No. 13 in a Minor, Op. 29, D. 804 "Rosamunde": II. Andante 19. String Quartet No. 13 in a Minor, Op. 29, D. 804 "Rosamunde": III. Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio 20. String Quartet No. 13 in a Minor, Op. 29, D. 804 "Rosamunde": IV. Allegro Moderato 21. String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, Op. Posth. 161, D. 887: I. Allegro Molto Moderato 22. String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, Op. 161, D. 887: II. Andante Un Poco Moto 23. String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, Op. 161, D. 887: III. Scherzo. Allegro Vivace - Trio. Allegretto 24. String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, Op. 161, D. 887: IV. Allegro Assai 25. String Quartet No. 12 in C minor, D. 703 "Quartettsatz" 26. Piano Quintet in a Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": I. Allegro Vivace 27. Piano Quintet in a Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": II. Andante 28. Piano Quintet in a Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": III. Scherzo. Presto 29. Piano Quintet in a Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": IV. Tema Con Variazione. Andantino 30. Piano Quintet in a Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": V. Finale. Allegro Giusto