Festetics Quartet

Haydn Op. 9 Quartets/Festetics

David Vernier

Haydn’s Op. 9 quartets, often lost among the jewels of the Opp. 33, 76, etc., have some worthwhile moments that have not been properly appreciated

Haydn: Op. 50 quartets/Festetics

ClassicsToday

Unlike many other of his string quartets, Haydn’s “Prussian” quartets are rarely recorded on a program by themselves and generally enjoy less attention than, say,

Bengraf Quartets/Hungaroton C

Jed Distler

Although Joseph Bengraf (1745-91) was born and raised in Germany, his musical career flourished in Hungary. His diverse creative output encompassed church music, strophic songs,

LES DERNIERS QUATORS

Victor Carr Jr

This set comprises the “Hoffmeister” quartet (written following the six “Haydn” quartets), and the three “Prussian” quartets–works that caused Mozart considerable struggle. He spoke of

Haydn Festetics

David Hurwitz

The Festetics Quartet plays on period instruments in a way that enhances Haydn’s harmonic pungency and rhythmic tension–yet they also find time to cultivate a