℗ 2021 Azica Records
| Released | June 25, 2021 |
| Duration | 1h 10m 42s |
| Record Label | Azica Records |
| Catalogue No. | Azica71339 |
| Genre | Classical (Chamber) |
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String Quartet No. 2, JW VIII/13 "Intimate Letters"
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1.1
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I. Andante
Leoš Janáček; The Verona Quartet |
5:58 | |||
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1.2
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II. Adagio
Leoš Janáček; The Verona Quartet |
5:53 | |||
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1.3
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III. Moderato
Leoš Janáček; The Verona Quartet |
5:25 | |||
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1.4
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IV. Allegro
Leoš Janáček; The Verona Quartet |
8:05 | |||
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String Quartet No. 2, Op. 56
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1.5
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I. Moderato dolce e tranquillo
Karol Szymanowski; The Verona Quartet |
7:19 | |||
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1.6
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II. Vivace, scherzando
Karol Szymanowski; The Verona Quartet |
4:56 | |||
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1.7
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III. Lento
Karol Szymanowski; The Verona Quartet |
5:33 | |||
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String Quartet in F Major, M. 35
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1.8
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I. Allegro moderato. Très doux
Maurice Ravel; The Verona Quartet |
7:58 | |||
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1.9
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II. Assez vif. Très rythmé
Maurice Ravel; The Verona Quartet |
6:10 | |||
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1.10
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III. Très lent
Maurice Ravel; The Verona Quartet |
8:33 | |||
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1.11
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IV. Vif et agité
Maurice Ravel; The Verona Quartet |
4:52 | |||
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Digital Booklet
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Acclaimed for its “bold interpretive strength, robust characterization and commanding resonance” (Calgary Herald), the Verona Quartet has firmly established itself amongst the most distinguished ensembles on the chamber music scene today. The group’s singular sense of purpose has earned them a reputation as an “outstanding ensemble… cohesive yet full of temperament” (The New York Times). Drawing from the mentorship of the esteemed Cleveland, Juilliard and Pacifica Quartets, the Verona Quartet’s rapid rise to international prominence was fueled by top prize wins at the Wigmore Hall, Melbourne, M-Prize and Osaka International Chamber Music Competitions, as well as the 2015 Concert Artists Guild Competition. Their debut album, Diffusion—featuring the quartets of Janacek, Ravel and Szymanowski—is now released on Azica Records!
"When it came to deciding on our debut album, we knew it needed to be music that represented our identity as an ensemble. We have always had a strong affinity for the music of the early 20th century and the evocative sounds of the period; a snapshot of history frozen in sound that we can bring to life for the modern listener. But as a diverse ensemble, the music we chose for Diffusion also reflects the rich tapestry of perspectives that makes the Verona Quartet so unique."
- The Verona Quartet
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Azica Records Studio Masters
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -2.30 -5.13 to -0.34 | -26.83 -32.49 to -24.01 | -22.43 -28.10 to -19.50 | 15 14 to 18 | |
| 1 | I. Andante | -1.71 | -25.14 | -20.6 | 14 |
| 2 | II. Adagio | -2.37 | -24.71 | -20.1 | 14 |
| 3 | III. Moderato | -0.60 | -24.42 | -19.7 | 14 |
| 4 | IV. Allegro | -2.12 | -25.56 | -20.9 | 14 |
| 5 | I. Moderato dolce e tranquillo | -4.25 | -29.04 | -24.8 | 16 |
| 6 | II. Vivace, scherzando | -0.34 | -24.01 | -19.5 | 15 |
| 7 | III. Lento | -0.56 | -25.38 | -20.7 | 15 |
| 8 | I. Allegro moderato. Très doux | -5.13 | -28.51 | -24.6 | 15 |
| 9 | II. Assez vif. Très rythmé | -2.61 | -30.33 | -26.3 | 18 |
| 10 | III. Très lent | -4.95 | -32.49 | -28.1 | 16 |
| 11 | IV. Vif et agité | -0.63 | -25.54 | -21.4 | 15 |