Asasello Quartett - Schonberg: Insights (2016)

Jewish Austrian composer Arnold Schoenberg is associated with the expressionist movement, and is touted as the leader of the Second Viennese School. This new release features Schoenbergs works for string quartet. Even inside this single genre, these works are extraordinarily diverse. The Asasello Quartet has released two previous albums, both of which have been well-reviewed. They are known for their unconventional concerts, and are now making a name for themselves by winning international competitions.

Tracklist:

CD1
01. String Quartet No. 4, Op. 37: I. Allegro molto; energico
02. String Quartet No. 4, Op. 37: II. Comodo
03. String Quartet No. 4, Op. 37: III. Largo
04. String Quartet No. 4, Op. 37: IV. Allegro
05. String Quartet No. 3, Op. 30: I. Moderato
06. String Quartet No. 3, Op. 30: II. Adagio
07. String Quartet No. 3, Op. 30: III. Intermezzo: Allegro moderato
08. String Quartet No. 3, Op. 30: IV. Rondo: Molto moderato

CD2
01. String Quartet No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 10: I. Massig
02. String Quartet No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 10: II. Sehr rasch
03. String Quartet No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 10: III. Litanei - Eva Resch
04. String Quartet No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 10: IV. Entruckung - Eva Resch
05. String Quartet No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 7: Nicht zu rasch
06. String Quartet No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 7: Kraftig (nicht zu rasch)
07. String Quartet No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 7: Massig, langsame Viertel
08. String Quartet No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 7: Massig, heiter