The Alban Berg Quartett approach Schubert with classical discipline while vividly conveying the mysterious fervent power that is so instantaneously unique in the composer’s works. They capture the quintessentially Viennese spirit of Schubert, as ABQ’s members were all nurtured in the city’s musical tradition. While relishing the scope of Schubert’s often daring musical designs, they bring an intimate understanding of the composer’s mercurial shifts of emotion.
“The Quartet’s playing is breathtaking in terms of tonal blend, ensemble and intonation.” Gramophone about “Death and the Maiden” and “Rosamunde”
“Few groups have the Berg’s grasp of the intimate link between innocence and terror in Schubert’s late works. Over and over in these masterly performances, nostalgic beauty leads to anguish and back again – ideally paced and executed.” The New York Times about the String Quintet
1 String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
2 String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: II. Adagio
3 String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: III. Scherzo. Presto – Trio. Andante Sostenuto
4 String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: IV. Allegretto – Più Allegro
5 String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 “Death and the Maiden”: I. Allegro
6 String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 “Death and the Maiden”: II. Andante Con Moto
7 String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 “Death and the Maiden”: III. Scherzo. Allegro Molto – Trio
8 String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 “Death and the Maiden”: IV. Presto
9 String Quartet No. 9 in G minor, D. 173: I. Allegro Con Brio
10 String Quartet No. 9 in G minor, D. 173: II. Andantino
11 String Quartet No. 9 in G minor, D. 173: III. Menuetto. Allegro Vivace – Trio
12 String Quartet No. 9 in G minor, D. 173: IV. Allegro
13 String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. Posth. 125 No. 1, D. 87: I. Allegro Moderato
14 String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. Posth. 125 No. 1, D. 87: II. Scherzo. Prestissimo – Trio
15 String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. Posth. 125 No. 1, D. 87: III. Adagio
16 String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. Posth. 125 No. 1, D. 87: IV. Allegro
17 String Quartet No. 13 in a Minor, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde”: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
18 String Quartet No. 13 in a Minor, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde”: II. Andante
19 String Quartet No. 13 in a Minor, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde”: III. Menuetto. Allegretto – Trio
20 String Quartet No. 13 in a Minor, Op. 29, D. 804 “Rosamunde”: IV. Allegro Moderato
21 String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, Op. Posth. 161, D. 887: I. Allegro Molto Moderato
22 String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, Op. 161, D. 887: II. Andante Un Poco Moto
23 String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, Op. 161, D. 887: III. Scherzo. Allegro Vivace – Trio. Allegretto
24 String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, Op. 161, D. 887: IV. Allegro Assai
25 String Quartet No. 12 in C minor, D. 703 “Quartettsatz”
26 Piano Quintet in a Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 “The Trout”: I. Allegro Vivace
27 Piano Quintet in a Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 “The Trout”: II. Andante
28 Piano Quintet in a Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 “The Trout”: III. Scherzo. Presto
29 Piano Quintet in a Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 “The Trout”: IV. Tema Con Variazione. Andantino
30 Piano Quintet in a Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 “The Trout”: V. Finale. Allegro Giusto