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The String Quartet

sun 10 mar 2024 12:00 hour

Despite a resurgence in instrumental music in Italy after 1920, the string quartet genre remained less popular compared to vocal music. But Gian Francesco Malipiero’s eight string quartets are a notable exception partially due to their concise, original, and essentially one-movement structure. While Malipiero’s Quartet no.4 doesn’t have a specific nickname, the Quartet no.5 is linked to the opera I Capricci di Callot and is known as ‘Dei Capricci’. The String Quartet no.6 is nicknamed ‘L’arca di Noe’, or Noah’s Ark. Nino Rota’s quartet, although distinct from his film compositions, still possesses a noticeable romantic quality, retaining a connection to film music despite its seriousness.

Gian Francesco Malipiero (1882-1973) – String Quartet no.4 (1934)

Performed by: Quartetto di Venezia

CD: Dynamic

Gian Francesco Malipiero (1882-1973) – String Quartet no.5, ‘Dei capricci’ (1941)

Performed by: Quartetto di Venezia

CD: Dynamic

Gian Francesco Malipiero (1882-1973) – String Quartet no.6,  L’arca di Noe’ (1947)

Performed by: Quartetto di Venezia

CD: Dynamic

Nino Rota (1911-1979) – String Quartet (1948-54)

    1. Adagio non troppo

Performed by: Nuovo Quartetto Italiano

CD: Claves Records

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