Through the intimate voice of the string quartet, Diffusion explores a mosaic of folk cultures through the lens Janáček’s String Quartet No. 2 “Intimate Letters,” Szymanowski’s String Quartet No. 2 Op. 56, and Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major M. 35. As an ensemble of four nations (Singapore, Canada, United States, and United Kingdom), the Verona Quartet reveals a kaleidoscopic snapshot of cultural migration at the turn of the century.
Diffusion Track List
Leoš Janáček – String Quartet No. 2 “Intimate Letters”
1. I. Andante [5:58]
2. II. Adagio [5:53]
3. III. Moderato [5:24]
4. IV. Allegro [8:04]
Karol Szymanowski – String Quartet No. 2, Op. 56
5. I. Moderato dolce e tranquillo [7:18]
6. II. Vivace, scherzando [4:55]
7. III. Lento [5:33]
Maurice Ravel – String Quartet in F Major, M. 35
8. I. Allegro moderato - très doux [7:58]
9. II. Assez vif - très rythmé [6:09]
10. III. Très lent [8:32]
11. IV. Vif et agité [4:52]
ACD-71339
Label: Azica Records
Producer: Alan Bise
Recording Engineer: Bruce Egre
Digital Editor: Alan Bise
Graphic Design: David Foarde
Recorded October 10-12, 2019 in Sauder Concert Hall, Goshen, IN
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