Prazak Quartet - Haydn: The Last Three String Quartets (CD)

In 1799, Haydn undertook the composition of a six quartet series dedicated to the Prince Lobkowitz. The two quartets Op.77 Nos.1 and 2 were the first outcome of this project. Kept busy by the composition of his Seasons and the Harmoniemesse, Haydn couldn't complete the entire series before his passing, but he left two fragments of a third quartet, which make up the Op.103. These three last quartets, bold and full of wit, are the final goodbye of an old master. Underscoring the hand over between two generations of composers, this program pays homage to the Prazak Quartet, which continues the evolution it began in 2015, and opens a new chapter in it's history.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Haydn: String Quartet in G major, Op.77, No.1, Hob.III:81 I. Allegro moderato
2. Haydn: String Quartet in G major, Op.77, No.1, Hob.III:81 II. Adagio
3. Haydn: String Quartet in G major, Op.77, No.1, Hob.III:81 III. Minuet. Presto - Trio
4. Haydn: String Quartet in G major, Op.77, No.1, Hob.III:81 IV. Finale. Presto
5. Haydn: String Quartet in F major, Op.77, No.2, Hob.III:82 I. Allegro moderato
6. Haydn: String Quartet in F major, Op.77, No.2, Hob.III:82 II. Minuet. Presto - Trio
7. Haydn: String Quartet in F major, Op.77, No.2, Hob.III:82 III. Andante
8. Haydn: String Quartet in F major, Op.77, No.2, Hob.III:82 IV. Finale. Vivace assai
9. Haydn: String Quartet in D minor, Op.103, Hob.III:83 I. Andante grazioso
10. Haydn: String Quartet in D minor, Op.103, Hob.III:83 II. Minuet ma non troppo presto - Trio