Description

Peter Maxwell Davies is universally acknowledged as one of the foremost composers of our time, and is currently Master of the Queen’ Music. His musical idiom has been described by the New York Times as ‘medieval mysticism.

Tracklist:

1. Naxos Quartet No.9: I. Allegro
2. Naxos Quartet No.9: II. Largo Flessibile
3. Naxos Quartet No.9: III. Presto
4. Naxos Quartet No.9: IV. Lento
5. Naxos Quartet No.9: V. Alla Marcia
6. Naxos Quartet No.9: VI. Allegro
7. Naxos Quartet No.10: I. Broken Reel. Allegro
8. Naxos Quartet No.10: II. Slow Air And Rant. Adagio Non Troppo
9. Naxos Quartet No.10: III. Passamezzo Farewell. Adagio Flessibile
10. Naxos Quartet No.10: IV. Deil Stick Da Minister. Allegro
11. Naxos Quartet No.10: V. Hornpipe Unfinished. Allegro Moderato

UPC: 747313240029
Label: NAXOS
Release Date: 9.30.08
Format: CD