Another fine quartet by Milhaud. Despite the criticism, his quartets have wonderful clarity, are commendable for their concentration and brevity, and demonstrate a remarkable mind dealing with structure and form. It makes no sense that this fine cycle of quartets is almost completely absent from the concert hall.
Your comment makes no sense. "Despite the criticism..." WHAT criticism? Also, "... are commendable for their concentration and brevity, ..." Brevity?! This quartet lasts 15 minutes, which is pretty average for a string quartet. Quartet No. 2 lasts 25 minutes! Several other of his quartets last over 20 minutes. What ARE you talking about?
Beautiful performance, superb string quartet. Milhaud rarely disappoints.
Another fine quartet by Milhaud. Despite the criticism, his quartets have wonderful clarity, are commendable for their concentration and brevity, and demonstrate a remarkable mind dealing with structure and form. It makes no sense that this fine cycle of quartets is almost completely absent from the concert hall.
Your comment makes no sense. "Despite the criticism..." WHAT criticism? Also, "... are commendable for their concentration and brevity, ..." Brevity?! This quartet lasts 15 minutes, which is pretty average for a string quartet. Quartet No. 2 lasts 25 minutes! Several other of his quartets last over 20 minutes. What ARE you talking about?
I. Modérément animé
II. Vif et léger 04:49
III. Bien modére 07:28
IV. Animé 12:25