Ferdinand Thieriot: Chamber Music, Volume Four
The Hamburg-born Ferdinand Thieriot (1838–1919) not only shared a teacher – Eduard Marxsen – with Brahms; both composers, who remained friends in later years, use a similar musical language, one which is richly melodic and effortlessly contrapuntal. The musicologist Wilhelm Altmann wrote that ‘Thieriot’s chamber music is without exception noble and pure. He writes with perfect command of form and expression’ – as the works on this fourth Toccata Classics volume prove, in their exquisite balance of depth and beauty, of Brahmsian richness and Schubertian spontaneity.
Amadeus Chamber Musicians
Listen To This Recording:
String Quartet in G minor (25:27)
- I. Allegro non troppo (9:56)
- II. Adagio (5:30)
- III. Intermezzo. Poco Allegro (4:57)
- IV. Vivace (5:04)
String Quartet in B flat major (26:13)
- I. Allegro con moto (8:58)
- II. Larghetto (5:13)
- III. Intermezzo. Allegro moderato (4:40)
- IV. Adagio – Vivace (7:22)
String Quartet in C minor (26:23)
- I. Allegro non tanto (7:50)
- II. Romanze. Andante sostenuto (6:07)
- III. Intermezzo quasi Scherzo. Allegro vivace (4:43)
- IV. Allegro non troppo (7:41)
First Recordings
Classical Music Daily :
‘Respectable and well regarded by his peers, German composer Ferdinand Thierot (1838-1918) has largely been forgotten these days, and if he is remembered at all, it is for his chamber music. He actually wrote thirteeen string quartets, but only two or three have been published. This is a pity, as his music is well crafted and he really deserves a much higher profile, and more works published and performed. I am in admiration of Toccata Classics, who are not afraid to release recordings of unfamiliar music. […]
I am full of admiration for [Amadeus Chamber Musicians], presenting a disc of music which is largely unknown. They play so convincingly, and have truly uncovered the essence of this fine composer.’
—Geoff Pearce, Classical Music Daily