SIBELIUS: STRING QUARTET IN D MINOR; DELIUS: STRING QUARTET - FITZWILLIAM STRING QUARTET

Delius & Sibelius: String Quartets
George Isaac (cello), Martin Jones (piano)

Fitzwilliam String Quartet

Hidden gems of the chamber music repertoire, the Fitzwilliam String Quartet's sublime recordings of the string quartets of Sibelius and Delius are released on CD for the first time, coupled with Delius's little cello masterpiece - his Sonata in one movement. Alan George of the Fitzwilliam Quartet provides the liner notes for the two pieces this ensemble has recorded and this reissue is dedicated to the memory of Christopher Rowland, first violinist, who recently passed away.

Powerhouse performances of three little known works. - MUSICWEB INTERNATIONAL

‘a thought-provoking and impressive recording which makes a welcome return ot the catalogue’ *** Penguin Guide

‘[Fitzwilliam Quartet’s Delius] performance is committed and imbued with evident affection. Ensemble and intonation are excellent; phrases are carefully matched and rhythms vitally articulated…The 1978 recording is superb’ *** Penguin Guide

Sibelius: String Quartet in D minor, Op. 56 'Voces Intimae'
33:12
Alan George (viola), Ioan Davies (cello), Jonathan Sparey (violin), Christopher Rowland (violin)
Fitzwilliam Quartet


1. Andante - Allegro molto moderato
7:26
2. Vivace
2:26
3. Adagio di molto
11:04
4. Allegretto (ma pesante)
6:43
5. Allegro
5:33

Delius: String Quartet (1916)
27:43
Alan George (viola), Ioan Davies (cello), Jonathan Sparey (violin), Christopher Rowland (violin)
Fitzwilliam Quartet

1. With animation
7:58
2. Quick & lightly
4:09
3. Late Swallows
8:56
4. Very quick & vigorously
6:40

Delius: Sonata in one movement for cello and piano (1916)
12:25
Martin Jones (piano), George Isaac (cello)