Saint-Saens String Quartets (2) Ops. 112 and 153

Editorial Reviews
American Record Guide, Nov/Dec 1998
"The First Quartet is almost otherworldly. At their best the players seem as surprised and as delighted at the harmonic richness of the Second Quartet as any listener. Their spontaneity is as winning as an unexpected smile."

New York Philharmonic Concert Master Glen Dicterow
"A beautifully played rendition with wonderful interpretation by a superb ensemble. I loved the recording techniques, very present and very live."

Album Description
This CD is destined to become a collector's item. One of only three recordings featuring both Saint-Saens String Qurtets on the same CD, it is delightfully and exquisitely performed by The Equinox String Quartet, which is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the finest ensembles in the musical world. Its members, world class performers Lun Jiang and Quan Jiang, violins; Ariel Rudiakov, viola; and Ann Kim; cello, have studied at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and Yale University; with some of the most prominent names in chamber music, including members of the Juilliard String Quartet, the Tokyo String Quartet, and cellist Nathaniel Rosen. The Equinox String Quartet performs a wide range of repertoire from classical standards to contemporary pieces, specializing in the identification of new and unusual works by great composers. This is their debut CD, released by Eroica Classical Recordings.

Saint-Saens String Quartets (2) Ops. 112 and 153

Saint-Saens String Quartets (2) Ops. 112 and 153, Music, Camille Saint-Saens, Chamber, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Joyous, ebullient and elegant string quartets that unfold with compelling logic and a sense of inevitability, exploring the gamut of emotions from melancholic to celebrator., Quartet for Four String Instruments
Saint-Saens: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2; Violin Pieces
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Late Saint-Saëns...
 Saint-Saens: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2; Violin Pieces
Charlier , Hubeau , and Viotti Quartet
Manufacturer: Apex
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0002LGX8U
Release Date: 2006-05-30

Tracks:

  1. Sonata For Piano And Violin In D Minor, Op.75
  2. Sonata For Piano And Violin In E Flat Major, Op.102
  3. Berceuse, Op.38
  4. Elegie, Op.160
  5. Elegie, Op.143
  6. Romance, Op.37
  7. String Quartet No.1 Op.112
  8. String Quartet No.2 In G Major, Op.153

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Late Saint-Saëns..........2007-07-08

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Excellent set features the two late violin Sonatas; late Elegies for v & p; and the two late string Quartets: what a bundle! (Combine with Debussy/Saint-Saëns: Complete Chamber Music for Woodwinds for Saint-Saëns' late wind chamber pieces.)

Ignore the tasteless cover art: utterly pointless and irrelevant.
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Saint-Saens/Faure: The String Quartets
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Miamis Win the Super Bowl
 Saint-Saens/Faure: The String Quartets
Ivan Chan , Chauncey Patterson , Cathy Meng Robinson , and Keith Robinson
Manufacturer: Conifer
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

QuartetsQuartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0000024EQ
Release Date: 1997-11-11

Tracks:

  1. Str Qt, Op.112: Allegro
  2. Str Qt, Op.112: Molto Allegro Quasi Presto
  3. Str Qt, Op.112: Molto Adagio
  4. Str Qt, Op.112: Allegro Non Troppo
  5. Str Qt, Op.153: Allegro Animato
  6. Str Qt, Op.153: Molto Adagio
  7. Str Qt, Op.153: Interlude Et Final
  8. Str Qt in e, Op.121: Allegro Moderato
  9. Str Qt in e, Op.121: Andante
  10. Str Qt in e, Op.121: Allegro

Amazon.com

Saint-Saëns is an also-ran in musical history. A few of his compositions made the big time, but the bulk of his work lies forgotten in libraries. His two string quartets, both relatively late works, will tell you why. They hold interest as long as they are playing, and then they fail the recognition test. Hear one a week later and you probably won't recognize it. But if you like to investigate late Romantic chamber music, you will find these performances, by one of America's best young quartets, excellent in all respect. And you'll also get to hear the Fauré Quartet, which is memorable. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Miamis Win the Super Bowl.......2000-02-06

This is a luminous recording! I typically shy away from chamber music (with the exceptions of The Kronos Quartet and the Emerson String Quartet) finding it less dynamic and emotionally compelling than orchestral works, but this album rates as one of my favorite classical recordings. The musicians show incredible skill and soulfulness as individuals yet combine their virtuosity into an ensemble performance that is truly transcendent.
Saint-Saens String Quartets (2) Ops. 112 and 153
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Forgotten music...
  • Saint-saëns String Quartets
 Saint-Saens String Quartets (2) Ops. 112 and 153

Manufacturer: Eroica Classical Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000FDIC
Release Date: 1999-12-15

Tracks:

  1. Str Qt in G, Op.153: I. Allegro Animato
  2. Str Qt in G, Op.153: II. Molto Adagio
  3. Str Qt in G, Op.153: III. Interlude And Finale
  4. Str Qt in e, Op.112: I. Allegro
  5. Str Qt in e, Op.112: II. Molto Allegro Quasi Presto
  6. Str Qt in e, Op.112: III. Molto Adagio
  7. Str Qt in e, Op.112: IV. Allegro Non Troppo

Album Description

This CD is destined to become a collector's item. One of only three recordings featuring both Saint-Saens String Qurtets on the same CD, it is delightfully and exquisitely performed by The Equinox String Quartet, which is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the finest ensembles in the musical world. Its members, world class performers Lun Jiang and Quan Jiang, violins; Ariel Rudiakov, viola; and Ann Kim; cello, have studied at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and Yale University; with some of the most prominent names in chamber music, including members of the Juilliard String Quartet, the Tokyo String Quartet, and cellist Nathaniel Rosen. The Equinox String Quartet performs a wide range of repertoire from classical standards to contemporary pieces, specializing in the identification of new and unusual works by great composers. This is their debut CD, released by Eroica Classical Recordings.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Forgotten music..........2005-09-21

I don't understand why a lot of Saint-Saens music has been essentially swept under the rug. I get the feeling that there are two reasons; 1) Saint-Saens was a bit of an anachronism, writing these truly Romantic-era style quartets into the mid-1910's; and 2)while a full-blown Romantic, he did not necessarily adhere to the Sonata form, with the exception of his most famous works, i.e. Piano Concertos 2 and 4, Symphony No. 3, Violin Conerto No.3, and Cello Concerto No.1, along with a few others. Unfortunately, as a result of this, musical purists have essentially excluded almost all of his works from the standard repetoire, and therefore beautiful music like this goes unnoticed.
Don't get me wrong; I love the quartets of the masters, like Beethoven, Brahms, Dvorak, Mozart, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Schubert and the like; but these quartets in my opinion stand with some of the formers' masterworks. Saint-Saens was a musical prodigy who could play all of Beethoven's piano sonatas by the age of 8; and while he often broke the rules musically speaking, he shouldn't be punished for it. (re: Wagner).
The performances couldn't be better. The musicians easily tackle his demanding scores and bring the music the breath of life it needs. The second quartet is wonderful - it is in e Minor - I think I prefer it to the first. The opening leads you into a lovely, melodic allegro which is full of polyphonics (he was obsessed with fugue, thus his nickname "the French Mendelssohn") and wonderful harmonies. The second movement contains a great string fugue - anyone who likes late Beethoven quartets will definitely want to hear this. the slow movement is beautiful, and the finale is amazing, with a bombastic ending. The G Major quartet more closely adheres to classical sonata sound, if not form ; in spite of this "shortcoming",it is also a lovely piece with a lot of memorable melodies. I don't really want to write a full review of every track, but suffice it to say that this album is worth picking up. Saint-Saens is mostly forgotten, but these pieces deserve their place.

5 out of 5 stars Saint-saëns String Quartets.......2002-08-04

These are by far my favorite Saint-Saëns pieces, and my favorite string quartets by any composer. The more I listen to this cd, the more I love it.
Camille Saint-Saëns: String Quartets
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    		Camille Saint-Saëns: String Quartets

    Manufacturer: Koch Schwann (Germ.)
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    QuartetsQuartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000001SXQ
    Release Date: 1998-02-17

    Tracks:

    1. String Quartet In E Minor No. 1, Op. 112: Allegro
    2. String Quartet In E Minor No. 1, Op. 112: Molto allegro quasi presto
    3. String Quartet In E Minor No. 1, Op. 112: Molto adagio
    4. String Quartet In E Minor No. 1, Op. 112: Allegro non troppo
    5. String Quartet In G Major No. 2, Op. 153: Allegro animato
    6. String Quartet In G Major No. 2, Op. 153: Molto adagio
    7. String Quartet In G Major No. 2, Op. 153: Interlude And Final
    The String Quartets of Camille Saint-Saëns, Opp. 153 & 112
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      		The String Quartets of Camille Saint-Saëns, Opp. 153 & 112

      Manufacturer: Eroica
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      QuartetsQuartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B00002SWTO
      Release Date: 1997-01-01

      Tracks:

      1. I. Allegro Animato
      2. II. Molto Adagio
      3. III. Interlude And Finale
      4. I. Allegro
      5. II. Molto Allegro Quasi Presto
      6. III. Molto Adagio
      7. IV. Allegro Non Troppo
      Trios & Quartets: Debussy, Lalo, Fauré...
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        Binding: Audio CD

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        TriosTrios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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        Lalo, EdouardLalo, Edouard | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        Ravel, MauriceRavel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B000001K6P
        Release Date: 1994-08-22
        Saint-Saëns: Piano Quartets in E major & B flat major
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          		Saint-Saëns: Piano Quartets in E major & B flat major

          Manufacturer: Arion
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000000U00
          Release Date: 1993-12-07

          Tracks:

          1. Poco Andante Maestoso, Allegro Vivace
          2. Andante
          3. Finale (Allegro Con Fuoco)
          4. Allegretto
          5. Andante Maestoso, Ma Con Moto
          6. Poco Allegro, Piu Tosto Moderato
          7. Allegro
          String Quartets 1 & 2
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            		String Quartets 1 & 2
            Saint-Saens
            Manufacturer: RCA
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B00008FN8E
            Release Date: 1990-10-25
            Chausson/Saint-Saëns: Piano Quartets
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              		Chausson/Saint-Saëns: Piano Quartets

              Manufacturer: Quicksilva Records
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              QuartetsQuartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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              Chausson, ErnestChausson, Ernest | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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              ASIN: B00004RDYH
              Release Date: 2000-04-25
              Edvard Grieg/Camille Saint Saëns: String Quartets
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                		Edvard Grieg/Camille Saint Saëns: String Quartets

                Manufacturer: Calig
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

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                Grieg, EdvardGrieg, Edvard | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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                ASIN: B00000021F
                Release Date: 1995-08-10

                Tracks:

                1. Str Qt in g, Op.27: Un Poco Andante-Allegro Molto Ed Agitato
                2. Str Qt in g, Op.27: Romance. Andantino-Allegro Agitato
                3. Str Qt in g, Op.27: Intermezzo. Allegro Molto Marcato
                4. Str Qt in g, Op.27: Finale. Lento-Presto Al Saltarello
                5. Str Qt No.1 in e, Op.112: Allegro
                6. Str Qt No.1 in e, Op.112: Molto Allegro Quasi Presto
                7. Str Qt No.1 in e, Op.112: Molto Adagio
                8. Str Qt No.1 in e, Op.112: Allegro Non Troppo

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