From Stephen Brivati Posted from 211.1.219.196 on November 5, 2009 at 5:11 AM (GMT)
Greetings,
Drew, I took a look at their web site. I was really taken with the following which they call their `credo.`
>The musical story-telling style of the Stradivari Quartet is based on the belief that everyone and everything has a story to tell. All the anecdotes about the composers, the works, the instruments and the players are brought into one connected whole. The backgrounds of the various characters are illuminated in music and language, and with the addition of a present occasion a new story is created that forms a special bridge to the audience.
A marked contrast to the students who come to me. I ask `what are you going to play?` and they respond with `Book 4 no3.`:(
Cheers,
Buri
From Drew Lecher Posted from 67.149.52.198 on November 5, 2009 at 5:32 PM (GMT)
Hi Buri,
The wonderful thing about this quartet is the clear sense of story telling with incredible use of tonal colors/colours:-) The technical and artistic mastery were without question as the Stradivari Quartet went effortlessly from one work, period and style to the next. They did not leave the stage between works, simply taking a bow and instantly changing gears for the next "story."
We are trained to analyze and critique. I found myself frequently smiling and simply enjoying every note and phrase as they unfolded.
I believe they are coming out with their first recording this fall—Haydn Quartets. Should be very interesting as I can imagine them putting a very fresh light on those works.
A quartet to follow…
Maybe Laurie will interview them……………hint, hint, Laurie:-)
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Posted from 211.1.219.196 on November 5, 2009 at 5:11 AM (GMT)
Greetings,
Drew, I took a look at their web site. I was really taken with the following which they call their `credo.`
>The musical story-telling style of the Stradivari Quartet is based on the belief that everyone and everything has a story to tell. All the anecdotes about the composers, the works, the instruments and the players are brought into one connected whole. The backgrounds of the various characters are illuminated in music and language, and with the addition of a present occasion a new story is created that forms a special bridge to the audience.
A marked contrast to the students who come to me. I ask `what are you going to play?` and they respond with `Book 4 no3.`:(
Cheers,
Buri
Posted from 67.149.52.198 on November 5, 2009 at 5:32 PM (GMT)
Hi Buri,
The wonderful thing about this quartet is the clear sense of story telling with incredible use of tonal colors/colours:-) The technical and artistic mastery were without question as the Stradivari Quartet went effortlessly from one work, period and style to the next. They did not leave the stage between works, simply taking a bow and instantly changing gears for the next "story."
We are trained to analyze and critique. I found myself frequently smiling and simply enjoying every note and phrase as they unfolded.
I believe they are coming out with their first recording this fall—Haydn Quartets. Should be very interesting as I can imagine them putting a very fresh light on those works.
A quartet to follow…
Maybe Laurie will interview them……………hint, hint, Laurie:-)