Debussy: String Quartet / Sonata for Cello Ravel: String Quartet : Introduction & Allegro

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(Cello Sonata) “triumphant … Rostropovich’s own superb playing in a variety of styles, admirably partnered by Britten (an outstanding chamber music pianist), a splendid performance of the Debussy sonata … notable for its sensitivity, fluidity and fantasy, and the remarkable rapport evidently existing between these two artists” (Gramophone) (Ravel): “beauty & subtlety of Ravel’s sublime septet are marvellously realised by this account…great delicacy of feeling…superb in every way … Osian Ellis’ fine musicianship…fine technique and musicality” (Penguin Guide) (Quartets: Not Reviewed UK)

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
String Quartet in G minor, Op.10
• [1] I. Animé et très décidé 6:16
• [2] II. Assez vif et bien rythmé 3:33
• [3] III. Andantino, doucement expressif 7:03
• [4] IV. Très modéré – En animant peu à peu
• – Très mouvementé et avec passion 7:14
• Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
  String Quartet in F major
  The Borodin Quartet
• [5] I. Allegro moderato – très doux 8:37
• [6] II. Assez vif – très rythmé 6:19
• [7] III. Très lent 10:24
• [8] IV. Vif et agité 5:06
• Claude Debussy: Sonata for Cello & Piano
• [9] I. Prologue: Lent, sostenuto e molto risoluto 5:05
• [10] II. Sérénade: Modérément animé 3:26
• [11] III. Finale: Animé, léger et nerveux 3:47
• Maurice Ravel: Introduction & Allegro
• [12] Introduction and Allegro for harp,
  flute, clarinet and string quartet 10:15