Three string quartets, op. 23

"Jazzica"

Composed: 1982 - 1984

Instrumentation: 2 violins, viola and violoncello

Duration (total): 58:00

(1st quartet = 14:00; 2nd quartet = 20:30; 3rd quartet = 23:30)

Annotation:

The trigger for these quartet compositions were the diverse, varied and numerous musical and stylistic impressions and influences during my many years of collaboration - in various music projects - with the pianist, composer and arranger Heribert Möllinger (see dedication). During this time I learnt a lot of compositional and arranging tips and tricks. The "Jazzica" quartets are my small musical thank you to a great musician, composer and friend.

»» see also: string quartet #4, op. 41

3 quartets:

● Quartet #1:

1st movement: Allegretto pesante

2nd movement: Adagio con espressione

3rd movement: RONDÒ: Allegro moderato ma molto deciso

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● Quartet #2:

1st movement: Allegro agitato e molto ritmico

2nd movement: Andante lamentoso

3rd movement: Allegretto con moto e molto deciso

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● Quartet #3:

1st movement: Allegro non troppo e molto risoluto

2nd movement: NOTTURNO NOSTALGICO: Andante con moto e molta espressione - attacca

3rd movement: FINALE: Allegro capriccioso con brio

Dedication:

● warmly dedicated to Heribert Möllinger

Score:

● AlexiSongs (»» score extracts from: quartet #1, quartet #2 and quartet #3)

CD/mp3:

● String quartets (vol. I)