• Felix Draeseke: String Quartet nr. 3 in c#, op 66 (1895)
• Felix Draeseke: Suite for Two Violins, op. 86 (1911)

Following our release of Draeseke's first two string quartets (DR0011) is this recording of Draeseke's third, and final, quartet coupled with the composer's Suite for Two Violins, op. 86 (1911). With this recording, all of Draeseke's chamber works are now available on CD.

The Hölderlin String Quartet was formed in 2005 and presents performances of the string quartet repertoire at the highest level. Each of the individual members enjoys a broadly diverse musical knowledge and innumerable instances as soloist and as members of other chamber music and orchestral groups. Finely delineated and nuanced interpretations delivered with infectious energy characterize the playing of these young artists. The quartet has played throughout Germany including concert performances of the three quartets of Felix Draeseke in 2007.

CD notes are available on line: Introduction to Draeseke's String Quartets; String Quartet nr. 3 in c#, op 66; Suite for Two Violins, op. 86

Download audio samples [mp3] of this fine recording:
Click here to listen to the Scherzo (2nd movement) of the Quartet #3
Click here to listen to the Menuett (2nd movement) of the Suite for Two Violins

Read more about this music and and the artists:

• String Quartet nr. 3 in c#, op 66 (1895)
• Draeseke's chamber music
• Hölderlin-Quartett