Taneyev / Carpe Diem String Quartet Complete String Quartets 4 CD

A pupil of Tchaikovsky, who called him the 'Russian Bach', Sergey Taneyev is best known today for his four symphonies, although he also composed a sizeable body of chamber music, including nine complete String Quartets. Quartet No. 9 is a memorably melodic work, while the beautifully crafted Quartet No. 6, his last completed quartet, is rather more austere, though marked by a playful Jig, and even more masterful in construction.

1. I. Allegro Moderato 2. II. Andante 3. III. Scherzo: Allegro Con Fuoco 4. IV. Allegro Giocoso 5. I. Allegro Giusto 6. II. Adagio Serioso 7. III. Giga: Molto Vivace 8. IV. Allegro Moderato