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~ Jackson/Maggini Quartet (Composer), Garfield Jackson (Viola)

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Composer: Jackson/Maggini Quartet
Audio CD (2 April 2001)
SPARS Code: DDD
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Naxos
ASIN: B00005AQNF
Other Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 17,162 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)
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1. Phantasy Quintet: I. Prelude: Lento ma non troppo Garfield Jackson 4:06 �0.69

2. Phantasy Quintet: II. Scherzo: Prestissimo Garfield Jackson 4:09 �0.69

3. Phantasy Quintet: III. Alla Sarabanda: Lento Garfield Jackson 2:50 �0.69

4. Phantasy Quintet: IV. Burlesca: Allegro moderato Garfield Jackson 4:04 �0.69

5. String Quartet No. 1 in G minor: I. Allegro moderato Maggini Quartet 9:17 Album Only

6. String Quartet No. 1 in G minor: II. Minuet and Trio: Tempo di minuetto Maggini Quartet 4:48 �0.69

7. String Quartet No. 1 in G minor: III. Romance: Andante sostenuto Maggini Quartet 7:33 �0.69

8. String Quartet No. 1 in G minor: IV. Finale: Rondo Capriccioso - Allegro molto Maggini Quartet 8:03 �0.69

9. String Quartet No. 2 in A minor: I. Prelude: Allegro appassionato Maggini Quartet 3:55 �0.69

10. String Quartet No. 2 in A minor: II. Romance: Largo Maggini Quartet 9:31 Album Only

11. String Quartet No. 2 in A minor: III. Scherzo: Allegro Maggini Quartet 3:34 �0.69

12. String Quartet No. 2 in A minor: IV. Epilogue: Andante sostenuto Maggini Quartet 4:45 �0.69

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The second of Vaughan Williams' two-string quartets proves particularly fascinating listening in these marvellously sympathetic and beautifully recorded performances of some unjustly overlooked repertoire. Completed in 1943, it's a searching, formidably taut utterance, whose troubled demeanour points the way forward to the apocalyptic Sixth Symphony of five years later. Only in the hushed final movement do the clouds finally lift, but it's a hard-won serenity that never quite banishes the work's nervy undertow. By contrast, the bracing First Quartet of 1908 is more obviously influenced by folk and often acquires a distinctly Gallic hue--no great surprise, perhaps, given that VW had finished his studies with Ravel in Paris just a few months previously. It's a wonderfully melodious, exquisitely wrought piece, whose comparative neglect down the years continues to baffle, and it's preceded here by the Phantasy Quintet, another prodigiously inventive, raptly lyrical essay, completed in 1912. Throughout, the Magginis respond with exhilarating assurance, irreproachable sensitivity and unstinting dedication; for the lovely Phantasy Quintet they are joined by the excellent Garfield Jackson (violist of the Endellion Quartet). This is yet another remarkable Naxos bargain, in sum, and absolutely not to be missed. --Andrew Achenbach

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5.0 out of 5 stars Vaughan Williams' chamber works at bargain price, 1 Jun 2001

By	Dr. R. G. Bullock "Gavin Bullock" (Winchester, UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

If ever there was a piece of chamber music to send tingles down my spine, it is the opening Prelude of the Phantasy Quintet (1912). It has a yearning, ecstatic intensity which hints at something beyond ourselves. Then the delightful scherzo and lovely but short alla sarabanda. Finally the burlesca, starting with a cello theme like a group of heavy-footed Morris men not sure of their steps but becoming fleeter and more delicate. A Lark Ascending-type violin solo leads to a beautiful conclusion. The Magginis play this wonderful quintet quite beautifully.

When VW started his first string quartet (1908, rev 1921), he had completed a period of study with Ravel and it is easy to discern the French influence. Although all the elements of his mature style - folk song, the English Tudor composers and French impressionism - were within him, they still had a while to simmer and blend, so this work is not fully characteristic. The Maggini Quartet take the Minuet and Trio a bit slower than usual but it still sounds right. The lovely Romance is played very tenderly, giving more emphasis to the more impassioned passages. The finale is again taken on the slow-ish side but it comes off just the same. The extraordinary ending, with the violin sliding down from the stratosphere, brings the piece to an end.

Written during the Second World War, the second string quartet (1942-3) enters a very different world. Composed between the sublime 5th symphony and the bleak 6th, its emotional world is more akin to the latter. VW wrote it as a birthday present for his friend, Jean Stewart, who was a violist. This instrument has a very important part in all four movements and in the scherzo, it is the only one that is unmuted. The prelude and scherzo are both tense emotionally though the first is most troubled. The romance has a bitter-sweet lyricism with a wonderful episode in which the viola and violin melodies twine round each other. The epilogue is based on a lyrical though sad melody and brings this outstanding work to a serene end. The Maggini Quartet give a fine performance, managing to sound ferocious when needed but treat the tender passages with a loving touch.

This disc represents outstanding value with performances which stand comparison with anyone. The recording is good with lots of detail. The notes are accurate but a bit po-faced: the ecstatic prelude to the quintet is described thus, 'The first viola starts [it] with thematic material of pentatonic outline, to be answered by the first violin. The viola ends the movement...' Hardly imbued with passion!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great playing at any cost., 28 Nov 2001

By	richard.morris@brunel.ac.uk (UK) - See all my reviews

This is great playing from a great quartet - plus Garfield Jackson for the quintet. Listening to the disc, especially the 2nd quartet leaves one emotionally drained. Listening to this live recently, a founder string playing member of the BBCSO, who had played under VW, said "they play like a true quartet" Don't miss it - worth it even if it was a full price disc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime, 20 April 2003

By	Edward Barry "Out of the ordinary comes..?" (Suffolk, England) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Avoiding the bangs and crashes this sustained record of chamber music still manages to induce andrenalin form the opening bars.

Highy recommended. Marvellous in fact

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