The Verona Quartet - Diffusion (2021) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Through the intimate voice of the string quartet, Diffusion explores a mosaic of folk cultures through the lens Janáček's String Quartet No. 2 "Intimate Letters," Szymanowski's String Quartet No. 2 Op. 56, and Ravel's String Quartet in F Major M. 35. As an ensemble of four nations (Singapore, Canada, United States, and United Kingdom), the Verona Quartet reveals a kaleidoscopic snapshot of cultural migration at the turn of the century.

The Verona Quartet explains, "As a quartet of musicians hailing from across the world, we knew we wanted our first album to reflect the essence of the cultural migration that is such a big part of our identity. Through Diffusion, we celebrate the spirit of intercultural exploration that permeates many of the great works of the string quartet canon. This music and the weaving together of global traditions is incredibly meaningful to us and we hope that listeners will love it too."

The Verona Quartet is one of the most sought after string quartets of its generation, delighting audiences at venues worldwide such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Wigmore Hall and Melbourne Recital Hall, in addition to appearances at La Jolla Summerfest, Chamber Music Northwest, Bravo! Vail and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The group’s 2019-2020 season includes tours across North America, Asia and South America; upcoming highlights include performances at The Kennedy Center, Library of Congress, Celebrity Series of Boston, Cliburn Concerts’ Beethoven@250 festival, Lunenberg Academy of Music Performance, and Schneider Concert Series.

Tracklist:
1. String Quartet No. 2, JW VIII/13 "Intimate Letters": I. Andante (05:58)
2. String Quartet No. 2, JW VIII/13 "Intimate Letters": II. Adagio (05:53)
3. String Quartet No. 2, JW VIII/13 "Intimate Letters": III. Moderato (05:24)
4. String Quartet No. 2, JW VIII/13 "Intimate Letters": IV. Allegro (08:04)
5. String Quartet No. 2, Op. 56: I. Moderato dolce e tranquillo (07:18)
6. String Quartet No. 2, Op. 56: II. Vivace, scherzando (04:55)
7. String Quartet No. 2, Op. 56: III. Lento (05:33)
8. String Quartet in F Major, M. 35: I. Allegro moderato. Très doux (07:58)
9. String Quartet in F Major, M. 35: II. Assez vif. Très rythmé (06:09)
10. String Quartet in F Major, M. 35: III. Très lent (08:32)
11. String Quartet in F Major, M. 35: IV. Vif et agité (04:52)


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