3 Flute Quartets, Op.90, 92, 93
Performance: Andreas Blau (flute), Christoph Streuli (Violin), Ulrich Knorzer (Viola), David Riniker (cello)
Genre : Chamber, Classical
Label: Tudor
Release: May 2016 BUY IT HERE
Franz Krommer was another guy who composed a large number of chamber works in Classical era. About 70 string quartets alone. On wind quartets , specifically flute quartets, there are also a large number of them:
P IX: 1 - Flute Quartet Op. 13 in D major - recorded by Beier Mikael/Copenhagen String Trio
P IX: 2 - Flute Quartet Op. 17 in F major - recorded by Peter-Lukas Graf & Carmina-Trio
P IX: 3 - Clarinet Quartet Op. 21 No. 2 in E flat major
P IX: 4 - Clarinet Quartet Op. 21 No. 1 in B flat major
P IX: 5 - Clarinet Quartet Op. 69 in E flat major
P IX: 6 - Flute Quartet Op. 23 in G major
P IX: 7 - Flute Quartet Op. 30 in C major
P IX: 8 - Bassoon Quartet Op. 46 No. 1 in B flat major
P IX: 9 - Bassoon Quartet Op. 46 No. 2 in E flat major
P IX:10 - Variations for flute quartet on "O, du lieber Augustin" Op. 59 in D major
P IX:11 - Flute Quartet Op. 75 in D major
P IX:12 - Clarinet Quartet Op. 82 in D major
P IX:13 - Clarinet Quartet Op. 83 in B flat major
P IX:14 - Flute Quartet Op. 89 in F major
P IX:15 - Flute Quartet Op. 90 in C major
P IX:16 - Flute Quartet Op. 92 in G major - recorded by Peter-Lukas Graf & Carmina-Trio
P IX:17 - Flute Quartet Op. 93 in D major - recorded by Peter-Lukas Graf & Carmina-Trio
P IX:18 - Flute Quartet Op. 94 in C major
P IX:19 - Flute Quartet Op. 97 in D major
P IX:20 - Flute Quartet in C major
P IX:21 - Oboe Quartet in C major
P IX:22 - Oboe Quartet in F major
P IX:B1 - Clarinet Quartet in B flat major
P IX:D1 - Variations for flute quartet in D major
P IX:e1 - Flute Quartet in E minor
P X:1 - Piano Quartet Op. 95 in E flat major
that are 13 of them. Some already recorded by other ensemble as per notes. In this new CD release by Tudor, we got to listen for another interpretations of Op. 92 and Op.93 with rather new recording of Op.90 in C Major. The CD notes are here:
For Franz Krommer, as a contemporary of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, it wasnt easy to gain recognition in Vienna. His fate was to share with many other Bohemian composers the label of minor master (Kleinmeister). A lot has already been done to correct that injustice partly through research (i.e. Karel Padrtas catalogue of Krommers works), but mainly by performers. It is great that members of the Berliner Philharmoniker, by championing lesser known works, have increased their appeal. The Flute Quartets recorded here are a perfect example: the virtuosity of the flute part is well beyond what is required of the violin in the string quartets of Haydn and Mozart. The cello is an equal partner; themes are distinctive, with unconventional harmonies, and weave through all four voices; we note characteristic changes of tempo and early romantic touches. The quality of the interpretation is outstanding it is evident the performers are members of the Berliner Philharmoniker ! A most opportune and successful rehabilitation of a so-called minor master.
Franz Krommer 3 Flute Quartets (2016)
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Flute Quartet Op.93 in D Major
1. Allegro modertao
2. Adagio
3. Minuetto. Allegretto / Trio
4. Presto
Flute Quartet Op.90 in C Major
5. Allegro moderato
6. Menuetto. Allegretto
7. Adagio cantabile
8. Allegro moderato
Flute Quartet Op.92 in G Major
9. Allegro
10. Adagio
11. Minuetto. Allegretto / Trio
12. Allegro
