Quatuor Danel - Sergei Prokofiev String Quartets 1&2, Visions fugitives (2025) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Quatuor Danel, internationally celebrated for their interpretations of Shostakovich and Weinberg, present Sergei Prokofiev's rarely heard string quartets in a stunning new recording. Prokofiev composed only two quartets, yet these works reveal his genius in crafting masterpieces within a genre he rarely explored.The String Quartet No. 1 in B minor, Op. 50, was commissioned by the Library of Congress during Prokofiev's American tour in 1930. It's intricate textures and unconventional form, culminating in a poignant slow finale, showcase Prokofiev's unique voice and meticulous attention to detail. String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 92, composed during Prokofiev's wartime exile in the Caucasus, integrates Kabardinian folk themes into a vibrant, classical framework. It's lively dances and evocative melodies demonstrate his ability to merge folklore with sophisticated artistry.Completing the album is the Visions Fugitives, a series of fleeting miniatures originally written for piano and arranged for string quartet. This adaptation highlights Prokofiev's kaleidoscopic tonal palette and lyrical depth.Recorded in the Mendelssohn Hall of Leipzig's Gewandhaus in March 2024, this album offers a deeply immersive journey into Prokofiev's "closed world" - a magical blend of drama, intimacy, and innovation that defines his chamber music legacy.

TRACKLIST

1. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: String Quartet No. 1 in B Minor, op. 50: I. Allegro
2. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: String Quartet No. 1 in B Minor, op. 50: II. Andante molto. Vivace.
3. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: String Quartet No. 1 in B Minor, op. 50: III. Andante
4. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, op. 92: I. Allegro sostenuto
5. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, op. 92: II. Adagio
6. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, op. 92: III. Allegro. Andante molto.
7. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: I. Lentamente
8. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: II. Andante
9. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: III. Allegretto
10. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: IV. Animato
11. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: V. Molto giocoso
12. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: VI. Con eleganza
13. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: VII. Pittoresco
14. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: VIII. Commodo
15. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: IX. Allegro tranquillo
16. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: X. Ridicolosamente
17. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: XI. Con vivacità
18. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: XII. Assai moderato
19. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: XIII. Allegretto
20. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: XIV. Feroce
21. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: XV. Inquieto
22. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: XVI. Dolente
23. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: XVII. Poetico
24. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: XVIII. Con una dolce lentezza
25. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: XIX. Presto agitatissimo e molto accentuato
26. Quatuor Danel - Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, op. 22: XX. Lento irrealmente



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