Henryk Gorecki, Kronos Quartet - Henryk G?recki: Already It Is Dusk (String Quartet No. 1, Op. 62) (1988) / Quasi una Fantasia (String Quartet No. 2, Op. 64) (1990-91) - Kronos Quartet
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Artist: Henryk Gorecki, Kronos QuartetEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1993-06-29
Music Label: Nonesuch
Soundtracks:
- String Quartet No. 1, Op. 62: Already It Is Dusk
- Quasi Una Fantasia String Quartet No. 2, Op. 64: Largo Sostenuto - Mesto
- Quasi Una Fantasia String Quartet No. 2, Op. 64: Deciso - Energico; Furioso, Tranquillo - Mesto
- Quasi Una Fantasia String Quartet No. 2, Op. 64: Arioso: Adagio Catabile
- Quasi Una Fantasia String Quartet No. 2, Op. 64: Allegro - Sempre Con Grande Passion E Molto Marcato; Lento - Tranquillissimo
Free Music Notes for Henryk G?recki: Already It Is Dusk (String Quartet No. 1, Op. 62) (1988) / Quasi una Fantasia (String Quartet No. 2, Op. 64) (1990-91) - Kronos Quartet
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"Quasi una Fantasia" is based on a style of traditional Polish folk music that originated in the mountainous south of the country. The bass is played on a cello while viola and violin accompany with a strict 2/4, on-beat staccato rhythm. Meanwhile, the lead violin plays melodies that are simplistic on the first listening, but become incredibly complex in their timing when listened to with an ear for nuance.
What Gorecki has done with QuF is set that style of music in a modern, somewhat atonal mode.
If you are unfamiliar with the original style of playing, it might sound a little monotonous. If you're familiar with any Goralski music, you'll smile through the whole piece.
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