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As Paul Griffiths observes in the liner notes, these pieces \"sound all the more remarkable for the exquisite brilliance and precision of the Danish players\". Recorded in the historic Reitstadel Neumarkt, the album is issued as the Danish String Quartet is in the midst of an extensive tour across the United States and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracks: J.S. Bach: Fugue in G minor BWV 861 \/ Beethoven: String Quartet No.15 in A minor op.132, Assai sostenuto - Allegro \/ Allegro ma non tanto \/ Molto adagio - Andante \/ Alla marcia, assai vivace - Più allegro \/ Allegro appassionato - Presto \/ Mendelssohn: String Quartet No.2 in A minor op.13, Adagio - Allegro vivace \/ Adagio non lento \/ Intermezzo. 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Their 2014 album \u003cem\u003eWood Works\u003c\/em\u003e (Dacapo Records) was a left-field hit, and audiences around the world have been delighted by concert performances of the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow the Danish String Quartet bring their folk project to ECM with a stirring new recording. \u003cem\u003eFästan\u003c\/em\u003e takes off from an unusual Christmas hymn, \"\u003cem\u003eNow found is the fairest of roses\u003c\/em\u003e,\" published in 1732 by Danish theologian and poet H.A. Brorson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hymn is set to a mysterious, dark melody: Brorson had chosen an old Lutheran funeral choral to accompany his Christmas hymn, elegantly showing how life and death are always connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"From here we embark on a travel through the rich fauna of Nordic folk melodies until returning to Brorson in the end,\" say the \u003cstrong\u003eDanish String Quartet\u003c\/strong\u003e. \"It is a journey that could have been made in many different ways, but we believe that we returned with some nice souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn these old melodies, we find immense beauty and depth, and we can't help but sing them through the medium of our string quartet. Brorson found the fairest of roses, we found a bunch of amazing tunes - and we hope you will enjoy what we did to them.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonnel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDanish String Quartet\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rune Tonsgaard Sorensen (violin, harmonium, piano, glockenspiel); Frederik Oland (violin); Asbjorn Norgaard (viola); Fredrik Schoyen Sjolin (violoncello, double bass)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ECM","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50526509433163,"sku":"1017631","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a72326d3-5b59-466b-ba7b-dba1b5ab2d64_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728044476"},{"product_id":"keel-road-2","title":"Keel Road","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the mesmerizing beauty of \u003cem\u003eKeel Road\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eDanish String Quartet\u003c\/strong\u003e, an enchanting album released by ECM Records. This captivating collection showcases the quartet's exceptional talent and musicality, offering a unique blend of traditional folk tunes and contemporary compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their impeccable technique and deep emotional expression, \u003cstrong\u003eDanish String Quartet\u003c\/strong\u003e takes listeners on a journey through a diverse range of musical landscapes. From hauntingly beautiful melodies to lively dance rhythms, each track on \u003cem\u003eKeel Road\u003c\/em\u003e is performed with precision and passion, creating a truly immersive listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe quartet's seamless interplay and exquisite harmonies are evident throughout the album, demonstrating their profound connection as musicians. Their interpretation of both classical repertoire and modern works is marked by sensitivity and artistry, making \u003cem\u003eKeel Road\u003c\/em\u003e a standout addition to any music lover's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a longtime fan of chamber music or new to the genre, \u003cem\u003eKeel Road\u003c\/em\u003e offers something for everyone to enjoy. 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