Vagn Holmboe - String Quartets Vol.2 (Nos.2, 5 and 6)

VAGN HOLMBOE

String Quartets Vol. 2

Peter Fabricius, viola

Anton Kontra, violin

Boris Samsing, violin

The Kontra Quartet

Morten Zeuthen, cello

The spirit of folk culture plays an important role in the music of Vagn Holmboe. As was the case with Béla Bartók, folkloristic studies have here contributed significantly to the compositional process. Holmboe is the most influential Danish composer of the generation after Carl Nielsen and his large output includes twelve symphonies, chamber concertos, and a long series of extremely fine string quartets.

Reviews

"Exemplary in every way" (Gramophone)

"These recordings are strongly recommended" (Classic CD)

"The Kontra's performances are again excellent" (Tempo)

"It is noble music, lovingly played - the most intimate music of a major composer" (In Tune)