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Bax: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2

~ Arnold Bax (Composer), Maggini Quartet (Ensemble, Performer)
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  • Performer: Maggini Quartet
  • Composer: Arnold Bax
  • Audio CD (5 Nov 2001)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Naxos
  • ASIN: B00005RG7Q
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 85,009 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. String Quartet in G major: I. Allegretto semplice 8:31Album Only
Listen  2. String Quartet in G major: II. Lento e molto expressivo 8:23Album Only
Listen  3. String Quartet in G major: III. Rondo: Allegro vivace 6:46£0.69
Listen  4. String Quartet in A major: I. Allegro12:07Album Only
Listen  5. String Quartet in A major: II. Lento molto espressivo10:04Album Only
Listen  6. String Quartet in A major: III. Allegro vivace 8:15Album Only


On this CD:
  1. String Quartet No. 1 in G
    Composed by Sir Arnold Bax

  2. String Quartet No. 2 in E minor
    Composed by Sir Arnold Bax


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The Maggini Quartet does its impressive reputation no harm at all here--the playing of these two rarely-heard quartets by Bax is simply outstanding in all respects, aided by immaculate, immediate sound. Whether or not these works are in the quartet's permanent repertoire I don't know, but the sense of assurance, direction, balance and ear for colour certainly suggest so--there is total commitment from all four players. As to Bax himself? Well, those bewitched by the magic of his symphonic sound need not fear disappointment here. Having said that, the first quartet, written when the composer was 35 (and dedicated to Elgar in memory of a meeting when Bax was a schoolboy), is uncomplicatedly fresh and charming, containing much by way of folk music influence. This also seeps here and there into the second quartet, but this is a far more complex work. Darker in tone and encompassing many contrasting moods, it calls for a high level of accomplishment in sewing diverse ideas and textures together. The first quartet may initially draw you back to this album, but you may find that it's the second that comes to haunt--a fascinating scaling-down of the sound-world of those haunting symphonies. --Andrew Green

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5.0 out of 5 stars First Quartet Should be Popular, 28 Feb 2009
By Graham (Worcestershire) - See all my reviews
This is an excellent introduction to the chamber music of Sir Arnold Bax.
The first quartet deserves to be popular with its easy going style and good tunes.
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