Quintett f?r 2 Violinen, Viola und 2 Violoncelli C-Dur op. 163 D 956
01. Stern, Isaac "I. Allegro ma non troppo"
02. Stern, Isaac "II. Adagio"
03. Stern, Isaac "III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio. Andante sostenuto"
04. Stern, Isaac "IV. Allegretto" Quintet No. 5 in E Major for Two Violins, Viola and Two Violoncellos, op. 13
05. Ma, Yo-Yo "I. Andantino mosso (Amoroso)"
06. Ma, Yo-Yo "II. (Allegro con spirito)"
07. Ma, Yo-Yo "III. Minuetto (con un poco di moto) - Trio"
08. Ma, Yo-Yo "IV. Rondo, Allegretto (Andante)"
Extra-Infos:
Schubert/ Boccherini/ / Remastered
Description:
recorded in April 1993
The CD "String Quintets" featuring Yo-Yo Ma and released by Sony Classical presents an intimate and richly textured exploration of the string quintet repertoire. Centered around Yo-Yo Ma's warm, expressive cello sound, this recording captures the depth, lyricism, and chamber-musical dialogue that define great quintet performances. Listeners can expect a refined balance between emotional intensity and structural clarity, with each instrument clearly articulated yet perfectly blended into a cohesive ensemble. The interpretation favors nuance over showmanship, revealing inner voices, subtle dynamic shifts, and a singing tone that brings out the full beauty of the writing for strings. As a physical CD edition, "String Quintets" is ideal for collectors who value high-quality sound and a curated listening experience that invites repeated, focused sessions.
Yo-Yo Ma is widely regarded as one of the foremost cellists of his generation, acclaimed for his technical mastery, warmth of tone, and stylistic versatility across Baroque, Romantic, contemporary, and cross-cultural projects. Over his long career, he has received numerous major awards, international honors, and distinctions, and has performed with leading orchestras and chamber ensembles around the world. His discography includes landmark recordings of core cello repertoire as well as boundary-pushing collaborations that have brought classical music to a broader audience. In chamber music in particular, Yo-Yo Ma is celebrated for his sensitive ensemble playing, making him an ideal interpreter for demanding string quintet literature.
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Overall, "String Quintets" on CD offers a sophisticated portrait of Yo-Yo Ma as a chamber musician, framed by Sony Classical's polished production. It is well suited to listeners who appreciate finely crafted ensemble playing, intimate string textures, and interpretations that reveal new details with every listen.
Chamber Ensemble
16.125
- Accordion 10- Bassoon 18- Brass 50- Bugle 41- Cello 324- Clarinet 129- Double Bass 20- Early Instrum. 138- Flute 234- Guitar 106- Harp 33- Harpsichord 24- Lute 18- Mandolin 16- Mixed Ensemble 78- Oboe 56- Organ 39- Other 12.236- Other Ensemble 224- Percussion 13- Piano 494- Piano Quartet 28- Piano Trio 166- Recorder 58- Saxophone 53- String Ensemble 94- String Quartet 444- String Quintet 21- String Trio 58- Trombone 20- Trumpet 53- Tuba 3- Viola 71- Violin 607- Wind Ensemble 51- Woodwind 40- octet 3Other Classic 3.468Symphonic Music 14.540
String Quintets
