{"product_id":"charles-wood-string-quartets","title":"Charles Wood - String Quartets [CD]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCharles Wood: String Quartets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passing of Irish-born composer Charles Wood (1866 - 1926), SOMM Recordings presents a significant collection of his chamber works. This CD features performances by the acclaimed London Chamber Ensemble Quartet, led by violinist Madeleine Mitchell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\/Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures String Quartet No. 2 'Highgate' and String Quartet No. 4 'Harrogate'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes Wood's Variations On an Irish Folk Tune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePerformed by the London Chamber Ensemble Quartet, praised for its 'high quality chamber music-making' and 'gripping interpretations'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLed by violinist Madeleine Mitchell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReleased to mark the centenary of Charles Wood's death (1866 - 1926).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis audio CD contains works by Charles Wood, including performances of his Streichquartette (String Quartets).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e audioCD\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Somm Recordings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributors:\u003c\/strong\u003e London Chamber Ensemble Quartet; Madeleine Mitchell (artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e German\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Discs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026-05-15\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 109g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Netherlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Music and Performers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Wood, an Irish-born composer, began writing chamber music by age sixteen. His String Quartet No. 1 was completed in 1885. The String Quartet No. 2, nicknamed 'Highgate,' hints at Wood's emerging individuality while showing slight reminiscences of Brahms, notably in its unusual third movement featuring a seven-bar ground bass for the viola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe London Chamber Ensemble Quartet, formed in 2019, continues the legacy following their previous Gramophone recommended recording of Wood's sixth and last String Quartet (SOMMCD 0692).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover essential chamber music from Charles Wood, expertly performed and released by Somm Recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Chamber Ensemble Quartet; Madeleine Mitchell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57441014022526,"sku":"B0GQ57P36B","price":33.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/81BMim8LL3L_314f5bb1-3211-4a8a-bd73-752c1067a7c8.jpg?v=1779255569","url":"https:\/\/ca.yachew.com\/fr\/products\/charles-wood-string-quartets","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}