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Armida Quartet - Janacek

The Armida Quartet perform Janacek's String Quartet No 2, inspired by the composer's love for Kamila Stosslova, a married woman nearly 40 years his junior.

The 大象传媒 New Generation Artists scheme exists to nurture and promote some of the world's most talented young musicians at the start of their international careers. Tonight, the outstanding young German group the Armida Quartet perform Janacek's searing Second String Quartet. Subtitled "Intimate Letters", the work was inspired by the composer's love for Kamila Stosslova, a married woman nearly 40 years his junior.

Janacek: String Quartet No 2 "Intimate Letters"
Armida Quartet.

30 minutes

Music Played

  • Leos Jan谩膷ek

    String Quartet No. 2, "Intimate Letters"

    Ensemble: Armida Quartett.

Broadcast

  • Wed 27 Jul 2016 21:30