Charles Neidich - String Quartets

While Brahms excelled in nearly every form, he was particularly renowned for his contributions to chamber music. This 2 CD set displays Brahms' complete work in the string quartet form, gorgeously elevated by the Juilliard String Quartet to the level of "charismatic greatness." the Quartet joins with top-notch clarinetist Charles Neidich to round out the program with the composer's Clarinet Quintet. Performed with expressive colors, it's mellow spirit is a lovely counterbalance to the intense, mutable string quartets.

1) Allegro
2) Romanze: Poco Adagio
3) Allegretto Molto Moderato E Comodo
4) Allegro
5) Vivace
6) Andante
7) Agitato (Allegretto Non Troppo)
8) Poco Allegretto Con Variazioni
9) Allegro Non Troppo
10) Andante Moderato
11) Quasi Minuetto Moderato
12) Finale: Allegro Non Assai
13) Allegro - Charles Neidich/Juilliard String Quartet
14) Adagio - Piu Lento - Charles Neidich/Juilliard String Quartet
15) Andantino - Presto Non Assai Ma Con Sentimento - Charles Neidich/Juilliard String Quartet
16) Con Moto - Charles Neidich/Juilliard String Quartet