The programme of today opens with the finale of String Quartet opus 4 ‘De la guitarra” of Turina from 1910. Many years later, Turina composed two more works: ‘Oracion del torero’, and ‘Serenata’ opus 87. Both compositions are picturesque and recognizably Spanish.
‘Cuarteto en estilo popular’ of Manuel Palau Boix is harmonious an melodic, and as the title of the quartet implies, seasoned with elements from folk music. The first part of the ‘Second String Quartet’, in F major, of Ruperto Chapí, concludes this Spanish ‘triptych’
Joaquin Turina (1882-1949) – String Quartet opus 4 “De la guitarra” (1910)
(5) Finale: Allegro moderato
Performing musicians: Quatuor Sine Nomine
CD: Claves
Joaquin Turina – L’oracion del Torero, opus 34 (1925)
Performing musicians: Greenwich String Quartet
CD: Empresa Publica de Gestion De Programas Culturas
Joaquin Turina (1882-1949) – Serenata, opus 87 (1934)
Performing musicians: Quatuor Sine Nomine
CD: Claves
Manuel Palau Boix (1893-1967) – Cuarteto en estilo popular (1928)
(1) Allegro non tanto, (2) Scherzo molto animato, (3) Cançó, (4) Final: Allegro
Performing musicians: Cuarteto Canales
CD: IVM
Ruperto Chapí (1851-1909) – String Quartet No.2, in F major (1904)
(1) Allegro moderato
Performing musicians: Cuarteto Latinoamericano
CD: Sono Luminus
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