Beethoven: Con intimissimo sentimento Quatuor Terpsycordes

• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827): Quatuor in B-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6:
• 1 Quatuor in B-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6: I. Allegro con brio 08:49
• 2 Quatuor in B-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6: II. Adagio ma non troppo 07:05
• 3 Quatuor in B-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6: III. Scherzo - Allegro 03:00
• 4 Quatuor in B-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6: IV. La Malinconia (Adagio) - Allegretto quasi allegro 07:47
• Quatuor No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132:
• 5 Quatuor No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132: I. Assai sostenuto - Allegro 09:20
• 6 Quatuor No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132: II. Allegro ma non tanto 07:55
• 7 Quatuor No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132: III. Heiliger Dankgesang eines Genesenen an die Gottheit in der lidischen Tonart (Molto adagio) 14:26
• 8 Quatuor No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132: IV. Alla marcia, assai vivace 02:09
• 9 Quatuor No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132: V. Allegro appassionato 06:42
• Total Runtime 01:07:13

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These famous quartets give an insight into the unique trajectory of an extraordinary composer, the innovation of op.18 no.6 strikingly anticipating the futurism of op.132. Quatuor Terpsycordes, using 19th century instruments by the Parisian luthier Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, conjure a world of colour, humour and dazzling brilliance.

Terpsycordes Quartet:
Girolamo Bottiglieri, first violin
Raya Raytcheva, second violin
Blythe Teh Engstroem, viola
François Grin, cello

Quatuor Terpsycordes
Prism of musical repertoires, multiplicity of approach, kaleidoscope of personalities. These many facets combine to make up the unique character of the Terpsycordes Quartet – at once homogenous and diverse. The formation has won distinction at many international competitions, including a First Prize in Geneva in 2001, and succeeded in radiating its quadruple talent – a magical blend of harmonious and complementary artists, yet innovative and bold in their interpretation.

Both on stage and in the recording studio, the Terpsycordes assert their eclecticism. Their recordings, all acclaimed by the specialized press, reflect a determination to penetrate the very heart of each piece they play, combining rigour and fantasy.

The Terpsycordes Quartet, based in Geneva, was founded in 1997, and taught by Gabor Takács-Nagy, before being coached notably by members of the Budapest, Hagen, Lasalle or Mosaïques Quartets. Drawing vitality from their contrasting origins (Italy, Bulgaria and Switzerland), its members offer dazzling performances to audiences of major concert seasons and festivals around the globe. The muse Terpsichore is their constant inspiration – music’s daughter linking earth and spirit: Terre (earth), psy (spirit), cordes (strings).

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