Leipziger Streichquartett - Haydn- String Quartets, Vol. 20 (2025) [Official Digital Download 24/96]
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Classical | Studio Master, Official Digital Download
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 64:36 minutes | 1,11 GB
Classical | Studio Master, Official Digital Download
France was on the brink of revolution and Haydn was at the height of his international fame.
These famboyant quartets were written especially for the lucrative Parisian market, where quatuor brillant was becoming increasingly popular. The style is dazzlingly virtuosic and Stefan Arzberger shines with Haydn's most brilliant, high- fying, concerto-like passages, leading this remarkable ensemble's captivating interpretation with admirable aplomb.
Haydn knew the Parisians loved sensational soloistic displays and he could incorporate these into his quartets without sacrifcing depth or complexity. Quartet No. 2 in particular has an intensity that captures the mood of the exceptional era in which it was composed. Harmonically it anticipates Beethoven with its dramatic impact and astonishing boldness.
Above the sombre chorale-like theme of the C minor Adagio in Quartet No. 2, the frst violin weaves impassioned, Gypsy-infused fantasies. Like the other slow movements of opus 54, the expressiveness is immensely gratifying and soul- soothing. The Allegretto of Quartet No. 1 is siciliana- like and enigmatic, combining nostalgia and regret in a mood both sophisticated and pensive.
TRACKLIST
1. Leipziger Streichquartett - String Quartet in G Major, Op. 54 No. 1, Hob. III: 58: I. Allegro con brio
2. Leipziger Streichquartett - String Quartet in G Major, Op. 54 No. 1, Hob. III: 58: II. Allegretto
3. Leipziger Streichquartett - String Quartet in G Major, Op. 54 No. 1, Hob. III: 58: III. Menuet. Allegro
4. Leipziger Streichquartett - String Quartet in G Major, Op. 54 No. 1, Hob. III: 58: IV. Finale. Presto
5. Leipziger Streichquartett - String Quartet in C Major, Op. 54 No. 2, Hob. III: 57: I. Vivace
6. Leipziger Streichquartett - String Quartet in C Major, Op. 54 No. 2, Hob. III: 57: II. Adagio
7. Leipziger Streichquartett - String Quartet in C Major, Op. 54 No. 2, Hob. III: 57: III. Menuet. Allegretto
8. Leipziger Streichquartett - String Quartet in C Major, Op. 54 No. 2, Hob. III: 57: IV. Finale. Adagio - Presto
9. Leipziger Streichquartett - String Quartet in E Major, Op. 54 No. 3, Hob. III: 59: I. Allegro
10. Leipziger Streichquartett - String Quartet in E Major, Op. 54 No. 3, Hob. III: 59: II. Largo cantabile
11. Leipziger Streichquartett - String Quartet in E Major, Op. 54 No. 3, Hob. III: 59: III. Menuet. Allegretto
12. Leipziger Streichquartett - String Quartet in E Major, Op. 54 No. 3, Hob. III: 59: IV. Finale. Presto
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log date: 2025-08-22 15:14:00
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Analyzed: Leipziger Streichquartett / Haydn: String Quartets, Vol. 20
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR16 -1.15 dB -21.53 dB 8:10 01-String Quartet in G Major, Op. 54 No. 1, Hob. III: 58: I. Allegro con brio
DR13 -3.28 dB -22.58 dB 4:43 02-String Quartet in G Major, Op. 54 No. 1, Hob. III: 58: II. Allegretto
DR14 -5.95 dB -23.39 dB 4:23 03-String Quartet in G Major, Op. 54 No. 1, Hob. III: 58: III. Menuet. Allegro
DR14 -2.76 dB -21.76 dB 3:59 04-String Quartet in G Major, Op. 54 No. 1, Hob. III: 58: IV. Finale. Presto
DR14 -2.57 dB -22.13 dB 6:36 05-String Quartet in C Major, Op. 54 No. 2, Hob. III: 57: I. Vivace
DR12 -6.32 dB -23.11 dB 2:53 06-String Quartet in C Major, Op. 54 No. 2, Hob. III: 57: II. Adagio
DR14 -2.94 dB -22.20 dB 3:55 07-String Quartet in C Major, Op. 54 No. 2, Hob. III: 57: III. Menuet. Allegretto
DR15 -1.95 dB -24.10 dB 5:28 08-String Quartet in C Major, Op. 54 No. 2, Hob. III: 57: IV. Finale. Adagio - Presto
DR15 -3.00 dB -21.43 dB 6:20 09-String Quartet in E Major, Op. 54 No. 3, Hob. III: 59: I. Allegro
DR15 -6.85 dB -26.05 dB 8:27 10-String Quartet in E Major, Op. 54 No. 3, Hob. III: 59: II. Largo cantabile
DR13 -4.53 dB -22.87 dB 3:09 11-String Quartet in E Major, Op. 54 No. 3, Hob. III: 59: III. Menuet. Allegretto
DR14 -3.74 dB -21.90 dB 6:34 12-String Quartet in E Major, Op. 54 No. 3, Hob. III: 59: IV. Finale. Presto
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Number of tracks: 12
Official DR value: DR14
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2516 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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log date: 2025-08-22 15:14:00
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Analyzed: Leipziger Streichquartett / Haydn: String Quartets, Vol. 20
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR16 -1.15 dB -21.53 dB 8:10 01-String Quartet in G Major, Op. 54 No. 1, Hob. III: 58: I. Allegro con brio
DR13 -3.28 dB -22.58 dB 4:43 02-String Quartet in G Major, Op. 54 No. 1, Hob. III: 58: II. Allegretto
DR14 -5.95 dB -23.39 dB 4:23 03-String Quartet in G Major, Op. 54 No. 1, Hob. III: 58: III. Menuet. Allegro
DR14 -2.76 dB -21.76 dB 3:59 04-String Quartet in G Major, Op. 54 No. 1, Hob. III: 58: IV. Finale. Presto
DR14 -2.57 dB -22.13 dB 6:36 05-String Quartet in C Major, Op. 54 No. 2, Hob. III: 57: I. Vivace
DR12 -6.32 dB -23.11 dB 2:53 06-String Quartet in C Major, Op. 54 No. 2, Hob. III: 57: II. Adagio
DR14 -2.94 dB -22.20 dB 3:55 07-String Quartet in C Major, Op. 54 No. 2, Hob. III: 57: III. Menuet. Allegretto
DR15 -1.95 dB -24.10 dB 5:28 08-String Quartet in C Major, Op. 54 No. 2, Hob. III: 57: IV. Finale. Adagio - Presto
DR15 -3.00 dB -21.43 dB 6:20 09-String Quartet in E Major, Op. 54 No. 3, Hob. III: 59: I. Allegro
DR15 -6.85 dB -26.05 dB 8:27 10-String Quartet in E Major, Op. 54 No. 3, Hob. III: 59: II. Largo cantabile
DR13 -4.53 dB -22.87 dB 3:09 11-String Quartet in E Major, Op. 54 No. 3, Hob. III: 59: III. Menuet. Allegretto
DR14 -3.74 dB -21.90 dB 6:34 12-String Quartet in E Major, Op. 54 No. 3, Hob. III: 59: IV. Finale. Presto
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Number of tracks: 12
Official DR value: DR14
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2516 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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