Et Arsis – Brahms | Vasks
Artists: Et Arsis Piano Quartett
Title: Vasks & Brahms: Piano Quartets
Catalogue No.: SM 248
Release: 30.09.2016
Description
With its actual recording of Johannes Brahms Piano Quartet no. 1 in G minor (Op. 25), the Et Arsis Piano Quartet makes an independent, militant contribution to the discussion about the musical interpretation of Brahms.
The contemporary Latvian composer Peteris Vasks gives his music the experiences of his people during Soviet rule and transformation time_exp: With its unmistakable signature Et Arsis sets the bar high for the interpretation of Vasks’ sole piano quartet.
Tracklist
| Quartet for Violin, Viola, Violoncello and Piano | Peteris Vasks | ||
| 1 | I Preludio. Moderato | 04:33 | Peteris Vasks |
| 2 | II Danze. Allegro | 06:18 | Peteris Vasks |
| 3 | III Canti drammatici. Andante | 06:52 | Peteris Vasks |
| 4 | IV Quasi una passacaglia | 08:28 | Peteris Vasks |
| 5 | V Canto principale. Cantabile | 09:04 | Peteris Vasks |
| 6 | VI Postludio. Adagio | 03:04 | Peteris Vasks |
| Piano quartet No. 1 G-minor, op. 25 | Johannes Brahms | ||
| 7 | Allegro | 14:27 | Johannes Brahms |
| 8 | Intermezzo. Allegro (ma non troppo) | 08:05 | Johannes Brahms |
| 9 | Andante con moto | 09:41 | Johannes Brahms |
| 10 | Rondo alla Zingarese. Presto | 08:48 | Johannes Brahms |