Janacek / Kahanek- Piano Quintet (CD)
These are two great chamber works that are far too often performed. These are truly beautiful performances, by the Czech-based pianist Ivo Kahanek and Janacek String Quartet. A musician of tremendous emotional power, depth and expressiveness, Ivo Kahánek has gained a reputation as one of the most exciting artists of his generation and is the Czech Republic's most acclaimed pianist. He is universally recognized as one of the foremost interpreters of Romantic piano music and is a particular specialist in Czech repertoire. He possesses a rare gift of creating an immediate and compelling emotional connection with his audiences.
Tracklist:
- Piano Quintet In E Major, Op. 15: I. Mäßiges Zeitmaß, Mit Schwungvoll Blühendem Ausdruck
- Piano Quintet In E Major, Op. 15: II. Adagio. Mit Größter Ruhe, Stets Äußerst Gebunden Und Aus Drucksvoll
- Piano Quintet In E Major, Op. 15: III. Finale. Gemessen Beinahe Pathetisch
- String Quartet No. 2, Jw VII/13 "Intimate Letters": I. Andante. Con Moto
- String Quartet No. 2, Jw VII/13 "Intimate Letters": II. Adagio - Vivace
- String Quartet No. 2, Jw VII/13 "Intimate Letters": III. Moderato - Adagio
- String Quartet No. 2, Jw VII/13 "Intimate Letters": IV. Allegro - Andante
These are two great chamber works that are far too often performed. These are truly beautiful performances, by the Czech-based pianist Ivo Kahanek and Janacek String Quartet. A musician of tremendous emotional power, depth and expressiveness, Ivo Kahánek has gained a reputation as one of the most exciting artists of his generation and is the Czech Republic's most acclaimed pianist. He is universally recognized as one of the foremost interpreters of Romantic piano music and is a particular specialist in Czech repertoire. He possesses a rare gift of creating an immediate and compelling emotional connection with his audiences.
Tracklist:
- Piano Quintet In E Major, Op. 15: I. Mäßiges Zeitmaß, Mit Schwungvoll Blühendem Ausdruck
- Piano Quintet In E Major, Op. 15: II. Adagio. Mit Größter Ruhe, Stets Äußerst Gebunden Und Aus Drucksvoll
- Piano Quintet In E Major, Op. 15: III. Finale. Gemessen Beinahe Pathetisch
- String Quartet No. 2, Jw VII/13 "Intimate Letters": I. Andante. Con Moto
- String Quartet No. 2, Jw VII/13 "Intimate Letters": II. Adagio - Vivace
- String Quartet No. 2, Jw VII/13 "Intimate Letters": III. Moderato - Adagio
- String Quartet No. 2, Jw VII/13 "Intimate Letters": IV. Allegro - Andante