Ginastera: String Quartets Miró Quartet, Kiera Duffy

• Alberto Ginastera (1916 - 1983): String Quartet No. 1, Op. 20:
• 1 Ginastera: String Quartet No. 1, Op. 20: I. Allegro violento ed agitato 04:52
• 2 Ginastera: String Quartet No. 1, Op. 20: II. Vivacissimo 03:42
• 3 Ginastera: String Quartet No. 1, Op. 20: III. Calmo e poetico 07:36
• 4 Ginastera: String Quartet No. 1, Op. 20: IV. Allegramente rústico 04:06
• String Quartet No. 2, Op. 26:
• 5 Ginastera: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 26: I. Allegro rústico 06:08
• 6 Ginastera: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 26: II. Adagio angoscioso 06:21
• 7 Ginastera: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 26: III. Presto magico 03:55
• 8 Ginastera: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 26: IV. Libero e rapsodico 05:19
• 9 Ginastera: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 26: V. Furioso 04:44
• String Quartet No. 3, Op. 40:
• 10 Ginastera: String Quartet No. 3, Op. 40: I. Contemplativo 06:59
• 11 Ginastera: String Quartet No. 3, Op. 40: II. Fantastico 04:34
• 12 Ginastera: String Quartet No. 3, Op. 40: III. Amoroso 06:20
• 13 Ginastera: String Quartet No. 3, Op. 40: IV. Drammatico 02:52
• 14 Ginastera: String Quartet No. 3, Op. 40: V. Di nuovo contemplativo 04:39
• Total Runtime 01:12:07

Info for Ginastera: String Quartets

The Miró Quartet, celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, presents an album featuring the complete string quartets of Alberto Ginastera, one of the most influential Latin American composers of the 20th century. A master of vivid contrasts and emotional depth, Ginastera infused his music with the spirit of Argentine folk traditions, bold modernist language, and a profound sense of expression. These three quartets span the entirety of his creative development, tracing a fascinating journey across three distinct stylistic periods.

The first two quartets are considered undiscovered masterpieces, often performed live to great reception but rarely recorded in their entirety alongside the third. The vibrant rhythmic energy and folkloric colours of the first quartet, the introspective lyricism of the second, and the haunting intensity of the third each reflect Ginastera’s unique fusion of influences, drawing from composers like Bartók and Stravinsky to create a sound full of emotional rawness and storytelling. Together, these quartets form a powerful cycle, showcasing Ginastera’s ability to create distinct narratives within each piece, while also weaving them into a larger, cohesive musical story.

This is the Miró Quartet’s third album on PENTATONE, following the recording of Beethoven’s Complete String Quartets (2019) and Home (2024).

Kiera Duffy, soprano
Miró Quartet

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