Alberto Ginastera's composing career is categorized into three phases, with each of his string quartets reflecting these phases. String Quartet No 1, composed in 1948, is characterized by objective nationalism, incorporating folk music from Argentina. The second quartet, created ten years later, exemplifies subjective nationalism by blending these elements into enriched textures and utilizing Schoenberg’s 12-note technique. The third quartet, written in 1973 during his neo-expressionism phase, introduces a soprano for dramatic interpretations of poetry, demonstrating a significant evolution in his compositional style and emotional depth.
Alberto Ginastera divided his composing career into three phases, with each string quartet corresponding to one. String Quartet No 1 belongs to his period of objective nationalism, incorporating Argentine folk music more directly into his music, while the second quartet represents subjective nationalism where those elements are absorbed into energetic textures.
The third quartet, composed in 1973 during Ginastera's neo-expressionism phase, includes a solo soprano for dramatic settings of texts by 20th-century Spanish poets, showcasing passionate expression.
The performances of the first two quartets reveal their attractiveness and vivid incidents, indicating should be included in recitals more often.
The recording's placement of soprano Kiera Duffy is closer than ideal, but the compelling effect remains undeniable, adding a rich layer to the third quartet.
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