Pleyel String Quartet Op.41-42 Nos 1-2 - Authentic Quartet

Ignaz Pleyel (1757-1837)
Performer : Authentic Quartet
Label : Hungaroton
Released : Aug 2016
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It's been a while since we last heard about Authentic Quartet and Ignaz Pleyel. The Hungaroton front line period quartet ensemble finally dedicated some work on Ignaz Pleyel string quartet. This time we got four quartets, from Opus 41 and 42, both two quartets. I'm not sure what is the Ben catalog on this one. The consequent of C Major and F Major can be found at Ben 346 and 347, then the G Major and B-Flat Major in Ben 349 and 350. But the year of released  are seemingly not consistent. The front cover CD also suggested as "First Recording".

the CD blurb :

Authentic Quartet, the ensemble playing on period instruments, has released another world premiere recording featuring Ignace Pleyel's two string quartets. The pieces are most likely to have been written during the composer's concert tour in England, or maybe a bit later as the melodies and rhythmic structures remind the listener of Scottish folk music. Owing to their simple structures and lyrical melodic lines, the compositions can be classified as easy violin music offering a highly enjoyable listening experience. 


Pleyel String Quartet Op.41-42 Nos 1-2 - Authentic Quartet

String Quartet in C Major, Op. 41 No. 1
I. Allegro
II. Rondo eccossois: Allegro

String Quartet in F Major, Op. 41 No. 2
I. Allegro
II. Air eccossois: Andante
III. Rondo eccossois: Allegro

String Quartet in G Major, Op. 42 No. 1
I. Allegro
II. Air eccossois: Rondo moderato

String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 42 No. 2
I. Allegro
II. Air eccossois: Adagio espressivo
III. Air eccossois: Rondo allegro