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Leipziger Streichquartett

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Joseph Haydn(1732-1809):.Includes.String Quartet No. 38 (No. 30) in E flat major, op. 33-2, Hob. III:38 “Jest” (Russian Quartet No. 2)String Quartet No. 40 (No. 34) in B-flat major, op. 33-4, Hob. III:40 (Russian Quartet No. 4)String Quartet No. 42 (No. 33) in D major, op. 33-6, Hob. III:42 (Russian Quartet No. 6)PerformersLeipzig String QuartetStefan Alzberger (1st Violin)Tilman Bning (2nd violin)Ivo Bauer (viola)Peter Bruns (Cello)(CD)56’04The Leipzig String Quartet was formed in 1988 by the principal players of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. Since then, they have devoted themselves to string quartet activities and have won accolades in more than 40 countries for their exquisite ensemble and authentic, lucid interpretations.With a vast repertoire of about 200 works by 55 composers, the quartet has been actively performing a wide range of works from Mozart and Beethoven to con