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String Quintets, Vol. 5

Ensemble Telos

Label
MDG Gold
Catalogue number
MDG 304 1184-2
EAN / barcode
760623118420
Release date
30 July 2026
Format
Digital

Georges Onslow owes his reputation as the "French Beethoven" of chamber music. His 34 string quintets build on a form perfected by Mozart and are further strengthened by Onslow's suggestion to use a double bass instead of a second cello, as heard in this recording. The String Quintet no. 14 in F major has an appealing, friendly quality, with striking themes that contrast with the warm, emotional lyricism. The String Quintet no. 24 in D demonstrates the influence of Beethoven in its theatrical, dramatic moods.

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Tracklist

  1. 01 String Quintet No. 14 in F Major, Op. 37 (Arr. for Double Bass & String Quartet by Matthew Baker): I. Allegro moderato 10:41
  2. 02 String Quintet No. 14 in F Major, Op. 37 (Arr. for Double Bass & String Quartet by Matthew Baker): II. Minuetto. Allegretto 04:53
  3. 03 String Quintet No. 14 in F Major, Op. 37 (Arr. for Double Bass & String Quartet by Matthew Baker): III. Andante cantabile 07:24
  4. 04 String Quintet No. 14 in F Major, Op. 37 (Arr. for Double Bass & String Quartet by Matthew Baker): IV. Finale. Allegretto 06:55
  5. 05 String Quintet No. 24 in D Major, Op. 59 (Arr. for Double Bass & String Quartet by Matthew Baker): I. Allegro molto moderato 12:05
  6. 06 String Quintet No. 24 in D Major, Op. 59 (Arr. for Double Bass & String Quartet by Matthew Baker): II. Fantasia. Adagio patetico 06:05
  7. 07 String Quintet No. 24 in D Major, Op. 59 (Arr. for Double Bass & String Quartet by Matthew Baker): III. Allegretto grazioso con moto 06:28
  8. 08 String Quintet No. 24 in D Major, Op. 59 (Arr. for Double Bass & String Quartet by Matthew Baker): IV. Finale. Allegro vivace assai 08:49

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