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Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Franz Joseph Haydn (Composer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Franz Schubert (Composer), Ralph Vaughan Williams (Composer), Antonio Vivaldi (Composer), Neville Marriner (Conductor), Alois Posch (Performer), Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (Orchestra), Andras Schiff (Performer), Maria-João Pires (Performer), Rustem Hayroudinoff (Performer), Hermann Voss (Performer), Veronika Hagen (Performer), Augustin Dumay (Performer), Gerhard Voss (Performer), Iona Brown (Performer), Lukas Hagen (Performer), Maya Iwabuchi (Performer)
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Disc: 1
1. 1. Preludio
2. Allegro con brio
3. Andante cantabile con Variazioni
4. Meneutto quasi Allegro
5. Finale, Prestissimo
6. Allegro di molto e scherzando
7. Adagio
8. Menuet & Trio
9. Fuga con 3 Soggetti
10. Contrapunctus 1
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Disc: 2
1. Allegro vivace
2. Andante
3. Scherzo: Presto
4. Theme: Andantino
5. Finale: Allegro giusto
6. Mvt.3
7. Largo
8. Contrapunctus 1

On this CD:
  1. Partita for solo violin No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006 1. Preludio
    Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
    with Philippe Honore

  2. String Quintet in C minor (after Piano Trio, Op. 1/3), Op. 104
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Maya Iwabuchi, Philippe Honore, Sally Jane Pendlebury

  3. String Quartet No. 24 in A major, Op. 20/6, H. 3/36
    Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
    with Rainer Schmidt, Lukas Hagen, Veronika Hagen, Clemens Hagen

  4. Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), for keyboard (or other instruments), BWV 1080 Contrapunctus 1
    Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
    with Maya Iwabuchi, Philippe Honore, Sally Jane Pendlebury

  5. Sonata for violin & piano No. 21 in E minor, K. 304 (K. 300c)
    Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    with Maria-Joao Pires, Augustin Dumay

  6. String Quartet No. 12 in C minor ("Quartettsatz"), D. 703
    Composed by Franz Schubert
    with Rainer Schmidt, Lukas Hagen, Veronika Hagen, Clemens Hagen

  7. Quintet for piano, violin, viola, cello & double bass in A major ("Trout"), D. 667 (Op. posth. 114)
    Composed by Franz Schubert
    with Lukas Hagen, Alois Posch, Andras Schiff, Veronika Hagen, Clemens Hagen

  8. Quintet for 2 violins, viola & 2 cellos in C major, D. 956 (Op. posth. 163) Mvt.3
    Composed by Franz Schubert
    with Peter Buck, Hermann Voss, Gerhard Voss, Wilhelm Melcher, Mstislav Rostropovich

  9. Sonata for violin & continuo in C major ("Manchester Sonata" No. 1), RV 3 Largo
    Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
    with Philippe Honore, Rustem Hayroudinoff

  10. The Lark Ascending, romance for violin & orchestra
    Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
    Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
    with Iona Brown
    Conducted by Neville Marriner

  11. Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), for keyboard (or other instruments), BWV 1080 Contrapunctus 1
    Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
    with Rustem Hayroudinoff


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Vikram Seth's novel An Equal Music is as evocative a portrait of the world of chamber music as you could wish for, but Seth is the first to say that words "can only attempt to describe what cannot truly be described." This two-CD set adds the inevitably missing dimension to a great book, with performances of works featured in the story. They include the world-premiere recording of Beethoven's String Quintet in C minor, an obscure work that is central to the plot.

This piece, like the other selections, is beautifully played and recorded, for this is not a collection of second-rate recordings cobbled together to suit the theme. Vikram Seth himself has chosen the performances, and with performers of the stature of Iona Brown and Andras Schiff, the playing is as good as it gets. Included in the selection is Schubert's celebrated Trout Quintet. If the book gives a taste for the music, and vice versa, these CDs will also get us delving further into this delightful and infectious repertoire. --Keith Clarke


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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Two Treasures of Pure Pleasure", September 20, 2004
By Kirby (Saxon, Wisconsin USA) - See all my reviews

I purchased the book "An Equal Music" by Vikram Seth, not knowing that there existed a CD that was meant to accompany it. I was about a third of the way through the book, and Vikrams story was so captivating, that I longed to hear the musical pieces that his characters where so passionate about. So I set forth on a quest of my own trying to track down and put together each piece of his repertoire. During my search, I discovered this CD, purchased it, and stopped all reading until its arrival. I slipped it into the disc player, settled in with liner notes in hand, closed my eyes, and found a new appreciation and passion for the classical genre. Exceptional was track 8 of disc 2, "The Lark Ascending" composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams, an absolutely enchanting piece! Not to say that the other tracks are not of equal caliber, they are, just of a different mood.

This compilation is a brilliant companion to the book, yet alone, it stands proudly on its own merits. Bach, Beethoven, Hayden, Schubert, Vivaldi, and of course Williams are all featured on this CD, names all renowned in the world of classical music. The difference between this CD, and say another classical compilation, is that through the inspiration and support of the book, what once one could not identify nor differentiate between in the works of the above, begins to unfold with a keen grasp of each. This assemblage will definitely help you to recognize and feel each composer's unique style.

In the book, the Maggiore Quartet members expose to you, through beautifully interpreted prose, their driving passion behind performing each piece as they become consumed in each note. This caused me to listen intensely not only to each composition, but also to the individual score of each instruments harmonious part. Bringing a deeper connection with not only the characters in this book along with the featured musical selections, but also with the professional musicians themselves whose lives are music.

Mr. Seth should be commended for this creative marriage of fervent fodder. A brilliantly moving novel enhanced and brought to life through this CD. My next stop, an evening out savoring a live performance!

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book and record, August 25, 2000
This is a wonderful read. An evocative novel about a string quartet and a sad love affair, which evokes the musical life as well as can be imagined and the nature of tragic love. The book leads one to want to hear the music(I went to the record store to purchase the pieces I did not have) and this record contains them all. A fine pair of complementary gifts.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars essential, April 10, 2002
By philip "pjeffs@vtown.com.au" (PARALOWIE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA Australia) - See all my reviews
this music is an essential companion to Seth's book "An Equal Music", the jouney is best followed with a map of inner London and this wonderful music
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5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece
The book is a masterpiece of literature on music, and the music itself are masterpieces
Published on November 10, 2006 by Luis Nieto Estrada

5.0 out of 5 stars Equally as beautiful as the book
A beautiful collection of music ideal for lovers of Seth's stunning novel - a perfect introduction to classical music .
Published on March 16, 2006 by Lisa

5.0 out of 5 stars Compulsory reading
This amazing book MUST be read by any person who is even slightly interested in music. if you have ever been in a string quartet, you will love the way that this book perfectly... Read more
Published on March 30, 2004 by El

4.0 out of 5 stars Truly Equal!
Vikram Seth casts a melacholic spell with his novel. This is the first time I am reading a work of fiction woven around chamber musicians, which leads one to explore the inner... Read more
Published on February 3, 2004 by Krish Krishnanand

5.0 out of 5 stars bringing the book to life
I truly enjoyed Vikram's book and was extatic to learn that a CD was made as well! One can only imagine what the characters' music sounds like and now it is possible to make truth... Read more
Published on July 7, 2003 by Leona Vorster

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful novel, equally beautiful music
Vikram Seth's novel, An Equal Music, is beautifully written and extremely evocative and melancholic. I only discovered the CD long after I read the book. Read more
Published on October 1, 2001 by Christine Amos

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Stop Listening
I wish I had this 2-disc collection at hand when I read the book. I have it now and cannot keep it off the CD player. Read more
Published on July 10, 2001 by Michele T. Woodward

5.0 out of 5 stars none
As soon as I read the book I had to dash out to buy the C.D. Loved the book and loved the music - just superb! Read more
Published on April 2, 2001 by norma pearson

4.0 out of 5 stars Mostly Boroque and others.
This CD was really good. It had great works by J.S Bach, Hayden ,Shubert, Mozart, and of course Beethoven. It was mostly boroque. Read more
Published on August 26, 2000

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