Schubert „Lebensmuth“ Trailer (Pentatone)

Sreichquartett in g-Moll Nr. 1, D 18
Sreichquartett in G-Dur Nr. 15, D887

Lieder bearbeitet für Streichquartett von Xandi van Dijk

COURAGEOUS EMBRACE OF LIFE

Lebensmuth is the final episode of Signum Quartett’s acclaimed Schubert trilogy, in which early and late string quartets are combined with song arrangements created by the group’s violist Xandi van Dijk. Schubert’s First String Quartet in G Minor, written when he was 13, already reveals his inclination to bold and unexpected moves. His last String Quartet in G major, D. 887 veers between a profound examination of personal trauma and a blazing triumph over adversity, and it is this resilience of spirit which is further highlighted by songs such as ‘An die Musik’ and ‘Lebensmuth’, pieces that courageously embrace life and all the beauty it offers.

Schubert „Lebensmuth“ (Pentatone)

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Schubert „An die Nachtigall“ (Pentatone)

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Schubert „Abendstern“ (Pentatone)

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Schubert „Ins stille Land“ Trailer (Pentatone)

String Quartet in D Major No. 6, D 74
String Quartet in D Minor ‘Death and the Maiden’ No.14, D810

Lieder arranged for string quartet by Xandi van Dijk

SONGS AND QUARTETS OF FINAL JOURNEYS AND CONSOLATIONS

After their multi-award-winning album „Aus der Ferne“, the Signum Quartett continues their Schubert journey for PENTATONE with „Ins stille Land“, another recording that explores the fascinating connections between his string quartets and songs. Many of the songs and quartets featured on „Ins stille Land“ share a fascination for death, but death as a final journey that ultimately offers consolation.

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Erkki-Sven Tüür „Lost Prayers“ Trailer (ECM)

Lost Prayers is the first of Estonian composer Erkki-Sven Tüür’s New Series recordings to be devoted entirely to his chamber music.

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Schubert „Du bist die Ruh“ (Pentatone)

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Schubert „Aus der Ferne“ Trailer (Pentatone)

Streichquartett in B-Dur Nr. 8, D 112
Streichquartett in a-Moll ‚Rosamunde‘ Nr.13, D804

Lieder für Streichquartett bearbeitet von Xandi van Dijk

Aus der Ferne beleuchtet die Romantik und die Lyrik des großen Komponisten. Die Mitglieder des Signum Quartetts stellen mit der Kombination von Streichquartetten mit für Quartett bearbeiteten Liedern unter Beweis, wie sich Schuberts instrumentale und vokale Kompositionen sich gegenseitig befruchten.

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Caroline Shaw: “Brève” #quartweet

Brève by Caroline Shaw, commissioned by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra as part of the Signum Quartet’s #quartweet residency with the PSO and the IAS.