Smycov kvartety Americk – CD

This CD presents Antonn Dvoks String Quartet in F major, Op. 96, known as the American, together with his following quartet, Op. 106. Dvok wrote the American Quartet in America shortly after his New World Symphony, aiming to create something highly melodic and simple while keeping Haydn in mind. He noted at the end of the sketch, I am satisfied, it went quickly, and critics responded enthusiastically to the music. For the young Pavel Haas Quartet, these two works are a matter of the heart. Following their award-winning recordings of the complete quartet works of Janek, Haas and Prokofiev, including the Classic FM Gramophone Award, BBC Music Magazine Award and MIDEM Cannes Classical Award, the ensembles exceptional qualities are also evident here: a balance of precision and vitality, remarkable interplay and the soloistic potential of each individual player. Dvok might well have written I am satisfied beneath this new recording too.