Vagn Holmboe

String Quartets Vol. 3

Peter Fabricius, viola
Anton Kontra, violin
Boris Samsing, violin
The Kontra Quartet
Morten Zeuthen, cello

Vagn Holmboe, composer

About:
The spirit of folk culture plays an important role in the music of Vagn Holmboe. As was the case with Béla Bartók, folkloristic studies have here contributed significantly to the compositional process. Holmboe is the most influential Danish composer of the generation after Carl Nielsen and his large output includes twelve symphonies, chamber concertos, and a long series of extremely fine string quartets.

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String Quartet no. 7 op. 86 (1964-65)

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I Tempo guisto

6:40

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II Allegro commodo

4:19

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III Adagio - Vivace - Calmo - Presto

9:39

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String Quartet no. 8 op. 87 (1965)

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I Allegro vivace e semplice

4:17

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II Andante lucido e affetuoso

5:53

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III Presto volante e robusto

2:13

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IV Andante quieto e rubato

2:50

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V Allegro brioso e ardito

4:05

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String Quartet no. 9 op. 92 (1965-66, rev. 1969)

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I Andante determinato

8:10

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II Con vivezza

4:39

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III Adagio

5:04

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IV Vivace

3:34

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V Andante tranquillo

3:13

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Total playing time 65 minutes

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Recorded at the Danish Radio Studio 2, on 18-20 September 1996 and 26-28 February 1997

Recording producer: Henrik Sleiborg
Sound engineer: Peter Bo Nielsen
Editing engineers: Peter Bo Nielsen and Henrik Sleiborg

Publisher: Edition Wilhelm Hansen A/S

Cover picture: Richard Mortensen: "Komposition på blå baggrund" (1950)

This CD has been recorded in cooperation with Danmarks Radio

Physical Format: Compact Disc

Catalogue Number: 8.224073

Barcode: 730099977326

Release Date: August 1997

Genre: Early 20th Century

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Reviews

GRAMOPHONE CRITIC'S CHOICE

"So good are the Kontra Quartet's interpretations that one actually becomes unaware of them, and dwells on the music itself, which is unremittingly glorious. Very strongly recommended" (Gramophone)

"These recordings are strongly recommended" (Classic CD)

"The Kontra's performances are again excellent" (Tempo)

"It is noble music, lovingly played - the most intimate music of a major composer" (In Tune)

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