The six string quartets of Swedish composer Wilhelm
Stenhammar deserve to be as well known as those of Dvorak or Bartok,
rather than the CD rarities that they are. I believe this out of print
Musica Sveciae disc from 1986 of the Quartet #3 in F Major and Quartet #4 in A minor was the first time these two were ever put on CD; BIS finally brought out a second recording three decades later.
Both quartets were composed in the first decade of the 20th century,
and are equal in invention and dramatic power to Stenhammar's
symphonies, if a bit more somber. That's high praise. The Gotland String
Quartet perform. Nice booklet, too, filled with musical examples. My
highest recommendation!
Disc, booklet, and case are in mint condition.
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