1.1 Allegro 1.2 Romanze: Poco Adagio 1.3 Allegretto Molto Moderato E Comodo 1.4 Allegro 1.5 Vivace 1.6 Andante 1.7 Agitato (Allegretto Non Troppo) 1.8 Poco Allegretto Con Variazioni 2.1 Allegro Non Troppo 2.2 Andante Moderato 2.3 Quasi Minuetto, Moderato 2.4 Finale: Allegro Non Assai 2.5 Allegro - Charles Neidich/Juilliard String Quartet 2.6 Adagio - Piu Lento - Charles Neidich/Juilliard String Quartet 2.7 Andantino - Presto Non Assai, Ma Con Sentimento - Charles Neidich/Juilliard String Quartet 2.8 Con Moto - Charles Neidich/Juilliard String Quartet
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While Brahms excelled in nearly every form, he was particularly renowned for his contributions to chamber music. This 2 CD set displays Brahms' complete work in the string quartet form, gorgeously elevated by the Juilliard String Quartet to the level of "charismatic greatness." the Quartet joins with top-notch clarinetist Charles Neidich to round out the program with the composer's Clarinet Quintet. Performed with expressive colors, it's mellow spirit is a lovely counterbalance to the intense, mutable string quartets.
