This was Jean Sibelius' second string
quartet. It is a standout in many respects, it contains music that
seems both ancient and modern by turns, some of its phrasings and
techniques can stick in your mind and emotions (an "ear worm" as an associate called it) and create
unforgettable moments. Here is an excellent performance of this
singular 5 movement work by the Melos
Quartet of Stuttgart, one of my long time favourites in this
genre of ensemble for their strong clear intonation and precise yet
penetrating interpretations ... and yes I tend to like German string
quartets quite a lot.
String Quartet #2 “Voces intimae,”
in D minor, Op. 56, (1909)
II
Vivace
III Adagio dimolto
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