Debussy and Ravel: String Quartets - NEW!

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Claude Debussy (1862-1918) and Maurice Ravel's (1875-1937) string quartets are their first attempts into the world of chamber music, and their only compositions for string quartet. Both works are representative of their artistry in their formative years. Many similarities can be found in the comparison of their music as Debussy composed his quartet in 1893 and Ravel, admiring Debussy's, was inspired to compose one himself in 1902-3. Both were met with harsh criticism from conservative musical circles and received mixed reactions when premiered.

Claude Debussy's Golliwog's Cakewalk is the final movement from the Children's Corner, a suite for solo piano. The suite was written for and dedicated to Debussy's three year old daughter Claude-Emma, a lively and friendly child known as "Chou-Chou".

The critically acclaimed St. Petersburg Quartet, founded as the Leningrad Quartet, has won numerous international awards and concertized across North America, Europe, Japan and Australia. Catalog: MAR 379

Track Listing

Debussy: String Quartet No.1 in G minor, Op.10 1. Animé et très décidé 2. Assez vif et bien rythmé 3. Andantino, doucement expressif 4. Très modéré - très mouvementé et avec passion Ravel: String Quartet in F major 5. Allegro moderato - très doux 6. Assez vif - très rythmé 7. Très lent 8. Vif et agité Debussy 9. Golliwog's Cakewalk Total Playing Time: 56:35