Excellently recorded, these performances are among the most memorable i have encountered in recent years. The first, written in sonata form, has a very lyrical character and is played molto legato which the pavel haas quartet turned into a legato as if they were stirring a cream. The quartet bears the name of the czech composer pavel haas 18991944, the most talented pupil of leos janacek, who in 1941 was imprisoned by the nazis in the terezin ghetto and three years later died in auschwitz. But the memorable aspect of each of their performances they are currently on tour across the united states performing in concert halls and recital halls and art galleries.
The pavel haas quartet was founded in 2002 by the violinist veronika jaruskova and the violist pavel nikl, who was a member of the ensemble until 2016. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from pavel haas at the discogs marketplace. The pavel haas quartet is revered across the globe for its richness of timbre, infectious passion and intuitive rapport. More will surely follow for this latest excursion into the. Although his output was not large, he is notable particularly for his song cycles and string quartets. We want this to be a pleasant, enjoyable experience. The prominent use of pizzicati and the cyclic form are just two elements the pieces have in common. Schubert, even at his greatest, is not usually credited with plumbing the depths that beethoven reached in his late quartets, but i wonder about that.
Youd have to hear other performances to know how good this one is. Yet their collaboration has continued pavel nikl has been the ensembles permanent guest for string quintet performances. Sergey prokofiev, pavel haas quartet, peter jarusek. The pavel haas quartets electrifying dvorak the art music.
He was an exponent of leos janacek s school of composition, and also utilized elements of folk music and jazz. Their first album with the second quartets of haas and janacek won the 2007. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The pavel haas quartet, formed in 2002, has become its generations representative of the tradition of great czech string quartets. The pavel haas quartet is still a young ensemble, but here they give great performances of two of the most demanding works in the repertoire. Pavel haas quartet is available for downloading or streaming from following online stores. To the pavel haas quartet, there is no distance between their repertoire and themselves. He was an exponent of leos janaceks school of composition, and also utilized elements of folk music and jazz.
Their discography also includes dvoraks string quartets nos. Pavel haass oeuvre includes three splendid string quartets. Wedding quartet northern va haase quartet on facebook. The ensemble won the prague spring international music competition in may, 2005, and took first place at the prestigious premio paolo borciani competition in reggio emilia, italy one month later. But their choice of material depends completely on their personal preferences and backgrounds, the environment they grew up in and the factors. Nov 06, 2012 the pavel haas quartet plays the absolute living heck out of the gmajor quartet op.
Pavel haas quartet returns to conquer san francisco. The pavel haas quartet record exclusively for supraphon and their next recording of shostakovich string quartets nos. Czech string quartet founded in 2002, named after modern composer pavel haas 18991944, who died at auschwitz and has a noted place in czech music. Haas died the same day as fellow composers viktor ullmann and hans krasa. Pavel haas quartet schubert cd recording sessions 20 youtube. Leos janacek, pavel haas, pavel haas quartet janacek, haas. The pavel haas quartet records exclusively for supraphon and their next recording of shostakovich string quartets nos. Haase quartet on facebook we look forward to making your wedding day special. Delicate sound of thunder expanded new edition duration. The pavel haas quartet has grown considerably since the formation of the group. Overview v biography v discography v credits v related v. The pavel haas produced outstanding solos in brittens second string quartet and soulsearching in shostakovich george hall tue 3 dec 20 11. The pavel haas quartet, named for the composer, carries the tradition of talented czech string quartets into the 21st century. Their sound is even more impressive and their individual solo work is exquisite.
Dec 03, 20 the pavel haas produced outstanding solos in brittens second string quartet and soulsearching in shostakovich george hall tue 3 dec 20 11. New recording dvorak quintets opp 81 and 97 pavel haas quartet, boris giltburg, pavel nikl seven years after they triumphed with dvoraks quartets su 40382, op. Pavel haas quartet as a part of gramophone charity gala. Sergey prokofiev, pavel haas quartet, peter jarusek, veronika jaruskova, eva karova, pavel nikl prokofiev. Please click on the link to fill out our contact us form. String quartet sheet music book by pavel haas 18891944.
The pavel haas quartet, a young ensemble named after a significant 20th century czech composer, has very quickly attained a place among the top quartets. Pavel haas quartet buy recordings presto classical. Pavel haas quartet janaceks two highly personal quartets have earned their places as 20thcentury classics of the medium, the first inspired by tolstoys passionate novella the kreutzer sonata, about an extramarital affair, the second reflecting his own love for the married kamila stosslova. Their first album with the second quartets of haas and janacek won the 2007 gramophone award for chamber music. A nazi propaganda film intended to show the world that jews lived in positive conditions featured haas leading a performance of this work by prison musicians. The haase quartet is a wedding quartet that provides elegant music for all occasions. Complete discography discography pavel haas quartet. The pavel haas quartet, named for the composer, carries the tradition of talented czech string quartets.
The pavel haas quartet has been called the worlds most exciting string quartet gramophone. Piano music by janacek, haas, martinu, suk spiritual resistance music from theresienstadt leos janacek. The pavel haas quartet is a string quartet founded in 2002, since when it has a won a number of international awards. Tasty ravel the centrepiece of a delicious pavel haas quartet. Since winning the paolo borciani competition in italy in spring 2005, they have established themselves as one of the worlds foremost chamber ensembles, performing at the worlds most prestigious concert halls and recording six awardwinning cds. Pavel haas quartet music, videos, stats, and photos.
Of course, just like most classical artists, their first intent is to satisfy the intentions of the composer. There is, for example, a strange interlocking ostinato between the viola and cello early in the scherzo. Browse pavel haas quartet tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you. Named after the czech composer pavel haas 18991944, who was deported from czechoslovakia in 1941 and died in the auschwitz concentration camp, the quartet is made up of violinists veronika jaruskova and katerina gemrotova, violist pavel nikl, and cellist peter jarusek. Leading off this seasons lineup is the pavel haas quartet, known for bold, compelling performances with a vivid sense of drama and color. Ravels quartet follows the classical structure of four movements. Sergey prokofiev, pavel haas quartet, peter jarusek, veronika. Youll find a wide selection of pavel haas sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus.
Leos janacek pavel haas pavel haas quartet intimate letters string quartet no. For the pavel haas quartet, smetanas music is an obvious and clear choice, not a sudden revelation. The pavel haas quartet was founded in 2002 by the violinist veronika jaruskova and the violist pavel nikl, who was a member of the ensemble until 2016, when he left due to family reasons. Throughout its history, the library has been a destination for the worlds great string quartets. The pavel haas quartet is a czech string quartet which was founded in 2002. It takes its name from that of czech composer pavel haas, who died in auschwitz in 1944. Pavel haas 21 june 1899 17 october 1944 was a czech composer who was murdered during the holocaust. Outer banks star madelyn cline answers our five burning questions about her favorite film genre, her tv crush, and more. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Pavel haas sheet music and music books at sheet music plus. Only a month later, haas and many of the other musicians were sent to auschwitz where they were murdered.