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Edinburgh Quartet
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Founded in 1960, Edinburgh Quartet has long been celebrated as Scotland's flagship string quartet.
The Edinburgh Quartet Songbook: Judith Weir's String Quartet
To complement Haydn's "Emperor" Quartet, Judith Weir's String Quartet written in 1990, filmed in the amazing backdrop of Dundas Castle.
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Weir writes; "My String Quartet was written for the Endellion Quartet in 1990. It consists of three movements played together without a break with a total duration of just over twelve minutes.
Each of the movements is based on song fragments which I had previously composed, giving the quartet a relatively lyrical character throughout. The songs of the first two movements were settings of medieval Spanish romances: the third is inspired by a ballad from Banffshire, Scotland."
The ‘modern’ Dundas Castle was built in 1818. It replaced an earlier Seventeenth Century building, which was pulled down. William Burn, one of Scotland’s greatest architects, designed the magnificent house.
He was famous for also building churches and this influence can be seen in the main hall, passageway and staircase. The main state rooms, in contrast to later and uglier Victorian buildings in Scotland, have wonderful proportions and the genius of Burn provided for the huge dimensions of the windows. These give an unparalleled outlook onto the spreading lawns and parkland outside.
Sadly for the Dundas family, the building and the extensive gardens had cost so much to construct that the estate had to be sold in 1846. Mr Russell, a gentleman who had a liking for rearing and betting on horses was the purchaser. Currently the home of Sir Jack and Lady Stewart-Clark, this authentic Scottish Castle has been transformed into a 5-star ‘Exclusive Use’ venue.
The Castle is made up of 3 main buildings. The Auld Keep was built in 1416 for the purpose of being both a home in times of peace and a fortress in times of war. In 1818 the main house as we know it today was built by the renowned architect William Burn and has belonged to the Stewart-Clark family since the late 1800s. The classic Pavilion on the lawns completes this magnificent trio of buildings to offer an elegant space for further entertaining.
Recorded by Mark Neal (Audio) and Sandy Butler (Visuals) in the beautiful historic surroundings of Dundas Castle, Edinburgh with thanks to Creative Scotland.
Support this recording: www.buymeacoffee.com/edinburgh4tet
Weir writes; "My String Quartet was written for the Endellion Quartet in 1990. It consists of three movements played together without a break with a total duration of just over twelve minutes.
Each of the movements is based on song fragments which I had previously composed, giving the quartet a relatively lyrical character throughout. The songs of the first two movements were settings of medieval Spanish romances: the third is inspired by a ballad from Banffshire, Scotland."
The ‘modern’ Dundas Castle was built in 1818. It replaced an earlier Seventeenth Century building, which was pulled down. William Burn, one of Scotland’s greatest architects, designed the magnificent house.
He was famous for also building churches and this influence can be seen in the main hall, passageway and staircase. The main state rooms, in contrast to later and uglier Victorian buildings in Scotland, have wonderful proportions and the genius of Burn provided for the huge dimensions of the windows. These give an unparalleled outlook onto the spreading lawns and parkland outside.
Sadly for the Dundas family, the building and the extensive gardens had cost so much to construct that the estate had to be sold in 1846. Mr Russell, a gentleman who had a liking for rearing and betting on horses was the purchaser. Currently the home of Sir Jack and Lady Stewart-Clark, this authentic Scottish Castle has been transformed into a 5-star ‘Exclusive Use’ venue.
The Castle is made up of 3 main buildings. The Auld Keep was built in 1416 for the purpose of being both a home in times of peace and a fortress in times of war. In 1818 the main house as we know it today was built by the renowned architect William Burn and has belonged to the Stewart-Clark family since the late 1800s. The classic Pavilion on the lawns completes this magnificent trio of buildings to offer an elegant space for further entertaining.
Recorded by Mark Neal (Audio) and Sandy Butler (Visuals) in the beautiful historic surroundings of Dundas Castle, Edinburgh with thanks to Creative Scotland.
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The Edinburgh Quartet Songbook: Haydn Op 76. No 3 "Emperor"
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The third instalment of our Songbook episodes was filmed in the amazing background of Dundas Castle. Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809) Op 76 No.3 I. Allegro II. Poco adagio; cantabile III. Menuetto. Allegro IV. Finale. Presto Support this recording: www.buymeacoffee.com/edinburgh4tet The Quartet No. 62 in C major, Op. 76, No. 3, boasts the nickname Emperor, because in the second movement, Haydn quotes...
The Edinburgh Quartet Songbook: Edward Harper - Three Folk Settings
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Following on from Friday's premiere of Haydn's "Fifths", another episode from the historic Borthwick House and a firm favourite for the Quartet. Edward Harper's Three Folk Settings. i. The Lowlands of Holland - The first is a sad tune based on a girl disowned by her family for marrying a sailor who then drowns at sea. ii. The Ash Grove - is in a sense two settings in one. The fragmented texture...
The Edinburgh Quartet Songbook: Haydn Op76. No 2 "Fifths"
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Filmed in the beautiful Great Hall of the 15th Century Scottish keep, Borthwick Castle. This quartet in D minor, in a reference to the falling perfect fifths at its start, is known as the Fifths (or, in German, the Quinten) quartet. i. Allegro ii. Andante o più tosto allegretto iii. Menuetto. Allegro ma non troppoiv. iv. Vivace assai The first movement is in D minor, common time and sonata form...
The Edinburgh Quartet Songbook: Helen Grime's String Quartet
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As a complementary episode to Haydn's Op 76 No 1 from Good Friday, this Easter Monday we have the joyous String Quartet by Helen Grime. Helen writes: "When I was approached to write a piece for the Edinburgh Quartet [in 2014] I was delighted- I had wanted to write a string quartet for quite some time and was waiting for the right time and opportunity to do so. The string quartet has one of the ...
The Edinburgh Quartet Songbook: Haydn Op 76. No 1
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Sit back, relax, and let this Haydn Quartet, filmed in the glorious surroundings of Hopetoun House, start off your Easter Weekend with a spring in your step! Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809) Op 76 No.1 1. Allegro con spirito 2. Adagio sostenuto 3. Menuetto. Presto 4. Allegro ma non-troppo Support this recording: www.buymeacoffee.com/edinburgh4tet Haydn's Op. 76, the last set of six quartets he compos...
Beethoven, String Trio in C minor, Op. 9 No. 3 | Edinburgh Quartet
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Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 -1827) String Trio in C minor, Op. 9 No. 3 Filmed in St Vincent’s Chapel, Edinburgh 2021 We are looking forward to playing as a quartet once COVID restrictions allow and Tijmen can travel back to Scotland from the Netherlands. Enjoyed the concert? We hope so! Please consider supporting the Edinburgh Quartet by making a donation on our JustGiving page: www.justgiving.c...
Ernő Dohnányi, Serenade in C major, Op. 10 | Edinburgh Quartet
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Ernő Dohnányi (1877 -1960) Serenade in C major, Op. 10 Filmed in St Vincent’s Chapel, Edinburgh 2021 . We are looking forward to playing as a quartet once COVID restrictions allow and Tijmen can travel back to Scotland from the Netherlands. Enjoyed the concert? We hope so! Please consider supporting the Edinburgh Quartet by making a donation on our JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/campaign...
Franz Schubert, String Trio in B-flat major, D. 471 | Edinburgh Quartet
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Franz Schubert (1797 -1828) String Trio in B-flat major, D 471 Filmed in St Vincent’s Chapel, Edinburgh 2021 . We are looking forward to playing as a quartet once COVID restrictions allow and Tijmen can travel back to Scotland from the Netherlands. Enjoyed the concert? We hope so! Please consider supporting the Edinburgh Quartet by making a donation on our JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/ca...
Sibelius, Suite for String Trio in A major | Edinburgh Quartet
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Jean Sibelius (1865 - 1957) Suite for String Trio in A major, 1889 I. Prelude. Vivace II. Andante con moto III. Menuetto IV. Gigue. Allegretto Filmed in St Vincent’s Chapel, Edinburgh 2021 . We are looking forward to playing as a quartet once COVID restrictions allow and Tijmen can travel back to Scotland from the Netherlands. Enjoyed the concert? We hope so! Please consider supporting the Edin...
Beethoven, String Trio in E-flat major, Op. 3 | Edinburgh Quartet
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Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 -1827) String Trio in E-flat major, Op. 3 I. Allegro con brio II. Andante III. Menuetto: Allegretto IV. Adagio V. Menuetto: Moderato VI. Finale: Allegro Filmed in St Vincent’s Chapel, Edinburgh 2021 . We are looking forward to playing as a quartet once COVID restrictions allow and Tijmen can travel back to Scotland from the Netherlands. Enjoyed the concert? We hope so...
A message from Tijmen
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A message from Tijmen ahead of the release of a specially filmed performance.
Letters From Beethoven | Rush Hour Concert | Edinburgh Quartet
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Readings from Beethoven's letters & a selection of movements from Dvořák, Britten & Bartók.
Armenia via Denmark | Rush Hour Concert | Edinburgh Quartet
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Selections of Armenian and Danish folk music miniatures arranged for string quartet.
Beethoven Allegro con brio from Quartet Op 18 No 6 | Rush Hour Concert | Edinburgh Quartet
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Recorded at our Rush Hour Concert in Edinburgh with guest cellist Su-a Le. 17 April 2019
A Portrait of a Musician in Lockdown | Haydn String Quartet op 33 no 5 - 2nd movement - Largo
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A Portrait of a Musician in Lockdown | Haydn String Quartet op 33 no 5 - 2nd movement - Largo
Haydn, String Quartet No. 61 in D Minor | Edinburgh Quartet
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Haydn, String Quartet No. 61 in D Minor | Edinburgh Quartet
Edward Harper, 3 Folk Settings: No. 3, Mairi's Wedding | Edinburgh Quartet
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Edward Harper, 3 Folk Settings: No. 3, Mairi's Wedding | Edinburgh Quartet
Edward Harper, 3 Folk Settings: No. 2, The Ash Grove | Edinburgh Quartet
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Edward Harper, 3 Folk Settings: No. 2, The Ash Grove | Edinburgh Quartet
Edward Harper, 3 Folk Settings: No. 1, The Lowlands Of Holland | Edinburgh Quartet
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Edward Harper, 3 Folk Settings: No. 1, The Lowlands Of Holland | Edinburgh Quartet
Josquin des Prez, Mille regretz | Edinburgh Quartet
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Josquin des Prez, Mille regretz | Edinburgh Quartet
Edinburgh Quartet: James MacMillan: HB to MB for Solo Cello; Visions of a November Spring
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Edinburgh Quartet: James MacMillan: HB to MB for Solo Cello; Visions of a November Spring
Edinburgh Quartet's Tortured Love: Bartók's String Quartet No. 1 in A minor
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Edinburgh Quartet's Tortured Love: Bartók's String Quartet No. 1 in A minor
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Beautifully played! ❤
So beautiful. It takes you somewhere else. Thank you.
Omg I love this work!!! Thank you soooooo much for this wonderful performance!❤❤
Superb interpretation of the MOST GENIAL and DELIGHTFUL of ALL String Trios ever writen! String Trios are even more dificult to write than the sublime SQs due to the difficulty of balancing only one violin vs a viol and a cello ... But then the composer was BEETHOVEN ! As the story the Opus 3 got an early acknowledgment, quite earlier than Beethoven himself who arrived in Viena with this Unique trio already composed. Bravo and many thanks!
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I came here for a quartet. I demand a partial refund
Souveräne Interpretation, feine Tempi und sehr viel Herz, Bravo
While the performance is excellent, its really off putting that the sound and video are not synchronized well…
Absolute masterful interpretation! Minimal vibrato truly lets the harmony speak, beautifully phrased as well.
I'm absolutely always delighted to attend a concert with the Edinburgh Quartet. The quality of the players is tremendous. Also love the beautiful venues.
I love this quartet. I attended many times their concert at the Reid Concert Hall in Edinburgh. They are highly qualified musicians and they have sometimes guest performers that are as qualified as them. I usually attended "lunch time concerts" which last around one hour and were free of charge due to the sponsoring of Edinburgh University. It is such a good way to democratise the classical music. Edinburgh is definitely a town of affordable culture. For example concerts at Usher Hall were free for young people under 16. I found that such a good way for young people to discover classical music in a beautiful venue.
Bonjour, merci pour ce partage, tous mes encouragements pour cette interpretation parfaite et vivante d"une oeuvre magnifique. Tous mes encouragements en ces temps difficiles
Bravo! 👏👏
Tremendous thank you. The menuetto seemed very Haydnesque and the prelude very lovely. Well done
Beautifully played.
What a delight to hear...thank you EQ especially for perseverance in lockdown
A joy to listen to! Thank you - looking forward to more.
A joy to listen to! Thank you - looking forward to more.
Superbe interprétation et l'ambiance est très agréable dans la chapelle.. La musique n'a pas besoin de traduction. :) Meilleurs vœux de France. Arthur
Beautifull!
Superb music and playing.