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Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Six Concertante Quartets
Arabella Quartet
There’s certainly no lack of prowess in these delightful performances. The Arabellas wisely err on the side of briskness for the faster music, but with no loss of grace or refinement…wonderful...
Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Six Concertante Quartets
Arabella Quartet
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There’s certainly no lack of prowess in these delightful performances. The Arabellas wisely err on the side of briskness for the faster music, but with no loss of grace or refinement…wonderful...
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A brilliant swordsman, athlete, violin virtuoso and composer, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges 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. Saint-Georges appreciated the intimate nature of this genre, avoiding overt soloistic virtuosity and exploring chamber music timbres, amply demonstrating his rich lyrical gifts and a natural ability to delight performers and audiences alike.
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Awards and reviews
August 2022
There’s certainly no lack of prowess in these delightful performances. The Arabellas wisely err on the side of briskness for the faster music, but with no loss of grace or refinement…wonderful advocacy of enchanting music.
Jan/Feb 2023
The Arabella Quartet does a wonderful job here. They have a nice sense of ensemble, and their phrasing brings out the lyrical lines with decided ease and grace. Any afficionados of 18th-century chamber music or collector of quartets would be glad to have this disc in their collection.
