《记事本-爱默生弦乐四重奏》When the Emerson String Quartet releases an album, one s expectation of excellence isn t met it s exceeded. The Emersons exploration of Czech chamber music on this new recording further burnishes a lustrous reputation. The Emersons perform at a superior level of intensity, integrity, energy, and commitment demonstrated since its formation in 1976. It now brings these qualities to the first two of Janácek s String Quartets and 3 Madrigals for violin and viola by Martinu. Intimate Letters (Quartet no. 2) is based on Janácek s letters to his muse, Kamila Stösslová. We are the fortunate beneficiaries of Janácek s unrequited passion! This passionate piece also plays a key role in the Daniel-Day Lewis film, The Unbearable Lightness of Being.

01 String Quartet No.1 - 1. Adagio - Con moto
02 String Quartet No.1 - 2. Con moto
03 String Quartet No.1 - 3. Con moto - Vivo - Andante
04 String Quartet No.1 - 4. Con moto (Adagio) - Più mosso
05 Three Madrigals for Violin and Viola Op.H 313 - I. Poco allegro
06 Three Madrigals for Violin and Viola Op.H 313 - II. Poco andante
07 Three Madrigals for Violin and Viola Op.H 313 - III. Allegro
08 String Quartet No.2 - 1. Andante
09 String Quartet No.2 - 2. Adagio
10 String Quartet No.2 - 3. Moderato
11 String Quartet No.2 - 4. Allegro