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Composer: Saint-Georges, Joseph Boulogne Chevalier de

Giving Voice - Recording the 6 Concertante Quartet

Causa, Ettore

Kwok, Sarita

Eskar, Julie

Lecarme, Alexandre

Bradley, Allan

Television Director: Causa, Ettore

Arabella String Quartet

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Narrator: Bradley, Allan

Narrator: Causa, Ettore

Narrator: Eskar, Julie

Narrator: Kwok, Sarita

Narrator: Lecarme, Alexandre

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Year of Production: 2021

Playing Time: 00:08:50

Catalogue Number: NVF1342

UPC: 730099634212

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A brilliant swordsman, athlete, violin virtuoso and composer, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges might well lay claim to being the most talented figure in an age of remarkable individuals. The string quartet was still in its infancy in France in the 1770s, but while these pieces are small in scale they are exceptionally rewarding.

Saint-Georges appreciated the intimate nature of this genre, avoiding overt soloistic virtuosity and exploring chamber music timbres, amply demonstrating his rich lyrical gifts and a natural ability to delight performers and audiences alike.