Philip Glass Volume 2 String Quartets Nos. 5-7
Quatuor Molinari
ATMA Classique ACD2 4072 (atmaclassique.com/en)
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String Quartet No. 5: Movement V. - Listen on Spotify
String Quartet No. 5: Movement IV. - Listen on Spotify
String Quartet No. 5: Movement II. - Listen on Spotify
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The ongoing Quatuor Molinari set of Philip Glass Complete String Quartets continues with Volume 2 String Quartets Nos. 5-7, a digital-only release. Volume 3 is planned for 2024, at which point a box set will be issued (ATMA Classique ACD2 4072 atmaclassique.com/en).
The works mark a move away from Glass’searly repetitive patterns to a broader post-minimalist approach, although minimalist influences are never far away. String Quartet No.5 exhibits a more sophisticated musical development, and String Quartet No.6 reflects the composer’s pursuit of a more classical approach. String Quartet No.7, an extensive single movement, was initially presented as a choreographed dance piece. All three quartets were premiered by the Kronos Quartet, in 1992, 2013 and 2014 respectively.
Performances and recording quality are top-notch throughout.
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