CD Brodsky Quartet Featuring Björk & Elvis Costello – Best Of Brodsky Quartet
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| 1 | I Almost Had A Weakness | 3:55 |
| 2 | Danza Española (La Vida Breve) | 4:06 |
| 3 | Hyperballad | 4:23 |
| 4 | Nanatsu-No-Ko | 4:16 |
| 5 | It's A Raggy Waltz | 1:52 |
| 6 | Jackson, Monk And Rowe | 3:45 |
| 7 | Piano Prelude Op.34 No.15: Allegretto | 0:58 |
| 8 | Summertime (Porgy And Bess) | 3:24 |
| 9 | Gavotte (Symphonie Classique Op.25) | 1:39 |
| 10 | Cabo De Gata | 4:05 |
| 11 | La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin (Piano Préludes, Vol.1) | 3:06 |
| 12 | March In C (Music For Children, Op.65) | 1:10 |
| 13 | Laideronnette, Impératrice Des Pagodes (Ma Mère L'oye) | 3:22 |
| 14 | Strange Meadow Lark | 3:10 |
| 15 | Hoe Down (Rodeo) | 3:12 |
| 16 | Bess, You Is My Woman Now (Porgy And Bess) | 6:36 |
| 17 | Canción Del Fuego Fatuo (El Amor Brujo) | 1:51 |
| 18 | Chanson De Matin, Op.15 No.2 | 3:35 |
| 19 | Pavane De La Belle Au Bois Dormant (Ma Mère L'oye) | 1:42 |
| 20 | Piano Prelude Op.34 No.6: Allegretto | 1:20 |
| 21 | Golliwogg's Cake-walk (Children's Corner) | 3:09 |
Experience the pinnacle of chamber music crossover with this essential compilation from the world-renowned Brodsky Quartet. Released in 1999 by the prestigious Teldec label, this Best Of collection captures the ensemble during their most creatively fertile period, a time when they redefined the boundaries of the string quartet.
The album highlights the quartet’s legendary "iconic crossover work," bridging the gap between classical precision and contemporary pop. Most notable are their acclaimed collaborations with Elvis Costello—stemming from their landmark project The Juliet Letters—and art-pop visionary Björk. These recordings showcase the "bold and intelligent" approach that earned the quartet international accolades, including the Diapason d’or and Choc du Monde de la Musique.
Key features of this release:
- Genre-Defying Collaborations: Features the quartet’s most famous alliances with artists like Elvis Costello and Björk.
- Award-Winning Pedigree: Performances from an ensemble recognized for their unrivaled beauty, authority, and "illuminating" interpretations.
- Archive Significance: A definitive look at the Brodsky Quartet’s 1990s output, documenting their journey through what Costello calls "Other Realms" of musical exploration.
Whether you are a devotee of sophisticated chamber music or a fan of progressive pop, this CD is a "career-making release" that belongs in every serious collection.
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