Described by the magazine Gramophone as ‘one of the finest young string quartets’, whose members are ‘musicians with fascinating things to say’, the Doric String Quartet has received rave responses from audiences and critics across the globe. The Quartet’s recent recording of Korngold’s string quartets was a 2010 Critics’ Choice in Gramophone, and the group’s most recent recording on Chandos (CHAN10692), of Schumann’s three string quartets, was ‘Recording of the Month’ in BBC Music. The Quartet is joined on this recording by Kathryn Stott on piano, Jennifer Stumm on viola, and Bartholomew LaFolette on cello.
Quintet, Op.15 (1921-22) 32:24
1. I Mäßiges Zeitmaß, mit schwungvoll blühendem Ausdruck 12:28
2. II Adagio (Freie Variationen über die Lieder des Abschieds, Op.14) 11:52
3. III Finale. Gemessen beinahe pathetisch - Allegro giocoso 7:53
Sextet, Op.10 (1914-16) 34:21
4. I Moderato - Allegro 10:00
5. II Adagio. Langsam 10:04
6. III Intermezzo. In gemäßigtem Zeitmaß, mit Grazie 6:55
7. IV Finale. So rasch als möglich (Presto). Mit Feuer und Humor 7:07
Total Time: 66:58