Novelettes Op 15

Glazunov (Artist), Lyric Quartet (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 1, 1995)
• Label: Meridian
• ASIN: B000003XCW
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,740,695 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. 5 Novelettes: Alla Spagnuola

2. 5 Novelettes: Orientale

3. 5 Novelettes: Interludium In Modo Antico

4. 5 Novelettes: Valse

5. 5 Novelettes: All' Ungherese

6. Quartet No.5: Andante-Allegro

7. Quartet No.5: Scherzo

8. Quartet No.5: Adagio (Con Licenza)

9. Quartet No.5: Finale-Allegro

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very first-rate performance. A full recording., March 24, 1999

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David Anthony Hollingsworth (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Novelettes Op 15 (Audio CD)

So far, Glazunov's Five Novelettes is available in a complete version under the Meridian label, even though the Shostakovich Quartet also performed it complete (Olympia CD however omitted the last novelette for spacing purposes). Five Novelettes,of 1886, is a set of highly interesting pieces, especially the Orientale mov't. Full of youth & colour compels one to envision various landscapes (in Russia, Spain, Hungary, Austria).

The Fifth Quartet, of 1898, is more classical, conservative, & mature than its 1886 counterpart, although no less & no more attractive. Although Glazunov on occassion can be long winded (his finale is his weakest movement), these two pieces are attractively coherent & flowing, with memorable melodies.

Glazunov was among the finest of composers of chamber music (Borodin & Tchaikovsky were among the others). The performance is energetic, refined, passionate, & yet majestic. The recording, which took place @St. Edwards the Confessor's Church, has great accoustics & liveliness. Buy it. It will not be a waste.