HAYDN J. (1732-1809) STRING QUARTETS Nos.1-3 / Pražák Quartet (SACD hybrid)

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - String Quartets

1.-4. STRING QUARTET in B flat major, Op.71 No.1 Hob III:69 (1792) 21:52

5.-8. STRING QUARTET in D major, Op.71 No.2 (1792) (Hob. III:70) 16:57

9.-12. STRING QUARTET in E flat major, Op.71 No.3 (1793) (Hob.III :71) 21:55

Pražák Quartet: Pavel Hůla, Vlastimil Holek violins, Josef Klusoň viola, Michal Kaňka cello

Haydn conceived these three first London quartets specifically for public performances, in the large hall of Hannover Square where the draperviolinist - impresario Johann Peter Salomon used to organize chamber and orchestral concerts. In this way, this trilogy require a resolutely symphonic style in order to reach a full completeness. No problem with the Pražák following his last full achievement of it recent recording of the Seven Last Words of our Saviour on the Cross (PRD250291)

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