Mendelssohn X Files
Uxia Martinez Botana, Sergey Ostrovsky, Alexander Kagan
Uxía Martínez Botana places the double bass with subtlety and imagination at the heart of the string quartet, replacing the traditional cello and opening a world of unexpected textures and emotional depth that unfolds a previously unknown Mendelssohn listening experience. Together with three extraordinary musicians, she gives the ensemble's balance a new form while remaining true to the spirit of the music. From the warmth of Felix Mendelssohn's joyful moments to the raw power of his sorrow, the double bass becomes both foundation and voice. This is not only a tribute to a great composer, but also an artistic statement that casts a fresh light on this beloved repertoire and movingly demonstrates how tradition can evolve without losing its soul.
Tracklist
- 01 String Quartet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 44 No. 3, MWV R 28: III. Adagio non troppo (Transcr. for 2 Violins, Viola and Double Bass by Uxía Martínez Botana) 08:32
- 02 4 Pieces for String Quartet, Op. 81: No. 3, Capriccio, MWV R 32 (Transcr. for 2 Violins, Viola and Double Bass by Uxía Martínez Botana) 06:21
- 03 4 Pieces for String Quartet, Op. 81: No. 4, Fuga, MWV R 23 (Transcr. for 2 Violins, Viola and Double Bass by Uxía Martínez Botana) 05:23
- 04 String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80, MWV R 37 (Transcr. for 2 Violins, Viola and Double Bass by Uxía Martínez Botana): I. Allegro vivace assai 07:38
- 05 String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80, MWV R 37 (Transcr. for 2 Violins, Viola and Double Bass by Uxía Martínez Botana): II. Allegro assai 05:00
- 06 String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80, MWV R 37 (Transcr. for 2 Violins, Viola and Double Bass by Uxía Martínez Botana): III. Adagio 08:21
- 07 String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80, MWV R 37 (Transcr. for 2 Violins, Viola and Double Bass by Uxía Martínez Botana): IV. Finale. Allegro molto 06:22
