Bartok / Tatrai Quartet- Masters Collection
The Masters Collection compiles the iconic recordings of some of the most renowned artists of Hungaroton. The album features records which define an ouvre, a specific era and which will be an unforgettable experience for all listeners. The focus of this album is the Tatrai Quartet. Founded in 1946 and based in Hungary, the Tatrai Quartet was one of the foremost string quartets in Hungary for the half century following the Second World War. Specializing in Haydn and Bartok, the ensemble recorded both composers' complete quartets for Hungaroton, as well as works by Mozart and Beethoven. They were also responsible for premiere performances of works by Hungarian composers of the era.
Tracklist:
- String Quartet No. 53 In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5, Hob. III:63 "The Lark": I. Allegro Moderato
- String Quartet No. 53 In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5, Hob. III:63 "The Lark": II. Adagio
- String Quartet No. 53 In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5, Hob. III:63 "The Lark": III. Menuet: Allegretto
- String Quartet No. 53 In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5, Hob. III:63 "The Lark": IV. Finale: Vivace
- String Quartet No. 30 In E-Flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2, Hob.III:38, "The Joke": I. Allegro Moderato
- String Quartet No. 30 In E-Flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2, Hob.III:38, "The Joke": II. Scherzo: Allegro
- String Quartet No. 30 In E-Flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2, Hob.III:38, "The Joke": III. Largo E Sostenuto
- String Quartet No. 30 In E-Flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2, Hob.III:38, "The Joke": IV. Finale: Presto
- Clarinet Quintet In A Major, Op. 108, K. 581: I. Allegro
- Clarinet Quintet In A Major, Op. 108, K. 581: II. Larghetto
- Clarinet Quintet In A Major, Op. 108, K. 581: III. Menuetto
- Clarinet Quintet In A Major, Op. 108, K. 581: IV. Allegretto Con Variazioni
- String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91, Bb 95: I. Allegro
- String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91, Bb 95: II. Prestissimo, Con Sordino
- String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91, Bb 95: III. Non Troppo Lento
- String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91, Bb 95: IV. Allegretto Pizzicato
- String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91, Bb 95: V. Allegro Molto
- String Quartet No. 6, Sz. 114, Bb 119: I. Mesto - Più Mosso, Pesante - Vivace
- String Quartet No. 6, Sz. 114, Bb 119: II. Mesto - Marcia
- String Quartet No. 6, Sz. 114, Bb 119: III. Mesto - Burletta: Moderato
- String Quartet No. 6, Sz. 114, Bb 119: IV. Mesto
- String Quartet No. 2, Op. 10: I. Allegro
- String Quartet No. 2, Op. 10: II. Andante Quasi Recit. - Allegro Giocoso
- Guitar Quintet No. 4 In D Major, G. 448: I. Pastorale
- Guitar Quintet No. 4 In D Major, G. 448: II. Allegro Maestoso
- Guitar Quintet No. 4 In D Major, G. 448: III. Fandango: Grave Assai
- Piano Quintet No. 2 In E-Flat Minor, Op. 26: I. Allegro Non Troppo
- Piano Quintet No. 2 In E-Flat Minor, Op. 26: II. Intermezzo: Allegretto
- Piano Quintet No. 2 In E-Flat Minor, Op. 26: III. Moderato
- String Quartet No. 10, Op. 58, "Soirs Transylvains": I. Tres Lent
- String Quartet No. 10, Op. 58, "Soirs Transylvains": II. Leger Et Volant
- String Quartet No. 10, Op. 58, "Soirs Transylvains": III. Lent Mais Allant - Vif
The Masters Collection compiles the iconic recordings of some of the most renowned artists of Hungaroton. The album features records which define an ouvre, a specific era and which will be an unforgettable experience for all listeners. The focus of this album is the Tatrai Quartet. Founded in 1946 and based in Hungary, the Tatrai Quartet was one of the foremost string quartets in Hungary for the half century following the Second World War. Specializing in Haydn and Bartok, the ensemble recorded both composers' complete quartets for Hungaroton, as well as works by Mozart and Beethoven. They were also responsible for premiere performances of works by Hungarian composers of the era.
Tracklist:
- String Quartet No. 53 In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5, Hob. III:63 "The Lark": I. Allegro Moderato
- String Quartet No. 53 In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5, Hob. III:63 "The Lark": II. Adagio
- String Quartet No. 53 In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5, Hob. III:63 "The Lark": III. Menuet: Allegretto
- String Quartet No. 53 In D Major, Op. 64 No. 5, Hob. III:63 "The Lark": IV. Finale: Vivace
- String Quartet No. 30 In E-Flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2, Hob.III:38, "The Joke": I. Allegro Moderato
- String Quartet No. 30 In E-Flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2, Hob.III:38, "The Joke": II. Scherzo: Allegro
- String Quartet No. 30 In E-Flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2, Hob.III:38, "The Joke": III. Largo E Sostenuto
- String Quartet No. 30 In E-Flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2, Hob.III:38, "The Joke": IV. Finale: Presto
- Clarinet Quintet In A Major, Op. 108, K. 581: I. Allegro
- Clarinet Quintet In A Major, Op. 108, K. 581: II. Larghetto
- Clarinet Quintet In A Major, Op. 108, K. 581: III. Menuetto
- Clarinet Quintet In A Major, Op. 108, K. 581: IV. Allegretto Con Variazioni
- String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91, Bb 95: I. Allegro
- String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91, Bb 95: II. Prestissimo, Con Sordino
- String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91, Bb 95: III. Non Troppo Lento
- String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91, Bb 95: IV. Allegretto Pizzicato
- String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91, Bb 95: V. Allegro Molto
- String Quartet No. 6, Sz. 114, Bb 119: I. Mesto - Più Mosso, Pesante - Vivace
- String Quartet No. 6, Sz. 114, Bb 119: II. Mesto - Marcia
- String Quartet No. 6, Sz. 114, Bb 119: III. Mesto - Burletta: Moderato
- String Quartet No. 6, Sz. 114, Bb 119: IV. Mesto
- String Quartet No. 2, Op. 10: I. Allegro
- String Quartet No. 2, Op. 10: II. Andante Quasi Recit. - Allegro Giocoso
- Guitar Quintet No. 4 In D Major, G. 448: I. Pastorale
- Guitar Quintet No. 4 In D Major, G. 448: II. Allegro Maestoso
- Guitar Quintet No. 4 In D Major, G. 448: III. Fandango: Grave Assai
- Piano Quintet No. 2 In E-Flat Minor, Op. 26: I. Allegro Non Troppo
- Piano Quintet No. 2 In E-Flat Minor, Op. 26: II. Intermezzo: Allegretto
- Piano Quintet No. 2 In E-Flat Minor, Op. 26: III. Moderato
- String Quartet No. 10, Op. 58, "Soirs Transylvains": I. Tres Lent
- String Quartet No. 10, Op. 58, "Soirs Transylvains": II. Leger Et Volant
- String Quartet No. 10, Op. 58, "Soirs Transylvains": III. Lent Mais Allant - Vif