"The performances of Haydn's op. 20 on these discs are exemplary. Impeccable intonation, attention to detail, expressive dynamics, clarity of inner part-writing, and sensible tempos are coupled with a sufficiently fresh approach to make these discs a necessary part of one's CD library." (Fanfare)
1 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 1, Hob. III:31 in E Flat Major: Allegro Moderato
2 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 1, Hob. III:31 in E Flat Major: Menuet. Un Poco Allegretto
3 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 1, Hob. III:31 in E Flat Major: Affettuoso E Sostenuto
4 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 1, Hob. III:31 in E Flat Major: Finale. Presto
5 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 2, Hob. III:32 in C Major: Moderato
6 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 2, Hob. III:32 in C Major: Capriccio. Adagio
7 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 2, Hob. III:32 in C Major: Menuet. Allegretto
8 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 2, Hob. III:32 in C Major: Fuga a Quattro Soggetti. Allegro
9 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 4, Hob. III:34 in D Major: Allegro Di Molto
10 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 4, Hob. III:34 in D Major: Un Poco Adagio E Affettuoso
11 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 4, Hob. III:34 in D Major: Menuet Alla Zingarese. Allegretto
12 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 4, Hob. III:34 in D Major: Presto E Scherzando
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1 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 3, Hob. III:33 in G minor: Allegro Con Spirito
2 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 3, Hob. III:33 in G minor: Menuet. Allegretto
3 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 3, Hob. III:33 in G minor: Poco Adagio
4 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 3, Hob. III:33 in G minor: Finale. Allegro Di Molto
5 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 6, Hob. III:36 in a Major: Allegro Di Molto E Scherzando
6 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 6, Hob. III:36 in a Major: Adagio
7 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 6, Hob. III:36 in a Major: Menuet
8 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 6, Hob. III:36 in a Major: Fuga Con Tre Soggetti. Allegro
9 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 5, Hob. III:35 in F minor: Moderato
10 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 5, Hob. III:35 in F minor: Menuet
11 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 5, Hob. III:35 in F minor: Adagio
12 String Quartet Op. 20 No. 5, Hob. III:35 in F minor: Finale. Fuga a Due Soggetti
"The performances of Haydn's op. 20 on these discs are exemplary. Impeccable intonation, attention to detail, expressive dynamics, clarity of inner part-writing, and sensible tempos are coupled with a sufficiently fresh approach to make these discs a necessary part of one's CD library." (Fanfare)
