String Quartet

The string quartet is a chamber music ensemble typical of two violins, one viola, and one cello, celebrated for its rich blend of harmonious interplay, intricate counterpoint, and the balance of textures. Rooted in the classical traditions of Haydn and Mozart, it has evolved through the Romantic intensity of Beethoven and into the modern and contemporary expressions exemplified by Shostakovich and Glass. Quartets such as the Belcea, Takács, and Kronos have delved deeply into this tradition while simultaneously pushing boundaries, exploring diverse repertoires that include avant-garde, folk, and cross-genre collaborations. This genre is marked by a deeply intimate performance setting that showcases the individual artistry and collective synergy of its members, often producing performances that are as intellectually compelling as they are emotionally resonant.

The Centenary Album

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau•

Anton Rubinstein•

Antonín Dvořák•

Arnold Schoenberg•

Béla Bartók•

Claude Debussy•

César Franck•

Darius Milhaud•

Dmitri Shostakovich•

Edvard Grieg•

Emmanuel Chabrier•

Ernest Chausson•

Felix Mendelssohn•

Franz Liszt•

Franz Schubert•

François Couperin•

Gabriel Fauré•

Gabriel Pierné•

George Frideric Handel•

Georges Bizet•

Giacomo Puccini•

Giuseppe Verdi•

Gustav Mahler•

Hanns Eisler•

Hans Pfitzner•

Hector Berlioz•

Heinrich Schütz•

Henry Lawes•

Henry Purcell•

Hugo Wolf•

Jacques Offenbach•

Johann Sebastian Bach•

Johann Strauss II•

Johannes Brahms•

Joseph Haydn•

Ludwig van Beethoven•

Paul Hindemith•

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky•

Reynaldo Hahn•

Richard Strauss•

Richard Wagner•

Robert Schumann•

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Album - 100 Tracks - Released June 13, 2025