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Release Date: Monday 9 December 2013
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This first release on Signum from one of the UK's most dynamic string quartets, the Carducci Quartet demonstrate their passion and commitment to bringing contemporary repertoire to a wider audience. On this recording they are joined by oboist nicholas Daniel for three world premieres, all written specially for them and all premiered at the Presteigne Festival: Michael Berkeley's Oboe Quintet, 'Into the Ravine', John McCabe's String Quartet No. 7, 'Summer Eves', and Adrian Williams' String Quartet No. 4.
1. Oboe Quintet, 'Into the Ravine' Michael Berkeley
2. String Quartet No.7, 'Summer Eves': I. Allegro sanguino John McCabe
3. String Quartet No.7, 'Summer Eves': II. Scherzo - Giocoso John McCabe
4. String Quartet No.7, 'Summer Eves': III. Perpetuum Mobile - Wild und rasch John McCabe
5. String Quartet No.7, 'Summer Eves': IV. Adagio John McCabe
6. String Quartet No.7, 'Summer Eves': V. Finale - Allegro moderato e flessibile John McCabe 4.54
7. String Quartet No.4: I. Moderato flessibile, vivace - Adrian Williams
8. String Quartet No.4: II. Lento e calmo - Adrian Williams
9. String Quartet No.4: III. Allegro moderato, allegro molto - Adrian Williams