The Chiaroscuro Quartet, based in England but with origins all over Europe, has gained a reputation as the top string quartet offering historical performances of Classical-period and early Romantic string quartet repertory. It uses gut strings and historically accurate bows and bowing techniques, producing a sound with sharp, dramatic attacks and little vibrato. Discover the Mozart's String quartet no. 19 in C major “Les dissonances’’, K. 465 and the Schubert's String quartet no. 13 in A minor ‘’Rosamunde’’ D804, op. 29 in all their beautilful authenticity.
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART String quartet no. 19 in C major “Les dissonances’’ K. 465
1. I. Allegro
2. II. Andante cantabile
3. III. Menuetto - Allegretto
4. IV. Allegro molto
FRANZ SCHUBERTString quartet no. 13 in A minor ‘’Rosamunde’’ D804 op. 29
5. I. Allegro ma non troppo
6. II. Andante
7. III. Menuetto - Allegretto - Trio
8. IV. Allegro moderato