In review--Posthumous Beauty (the Van Gogh of Classical Music)
Arcanto Quartett w/ Olivier Marron Franz Schubert String Quintet op. 163 Harmonia Mundia When I began listening to classical music for healing purposes several years ago, I heard and read little about Franz Schubert, except for a short radio documentary about Schubert during one of his anniversary years. I had heard snippets of his work, but only recently did I sit down and listen to an entire composition, String Quintet op. 163 performed by the innovative Arcanto Quartett and musical guest Olivier Marron who rounds out the European quintet. And since Schubert represents a Romantic Era composer, you will hear little restraint, but bursts of passion alternating with tender moments. I have heard this quartet perform before on previous recordings and I’ve also reviewed cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras’ solo efforts, especially his Vivaldi Cello Concertos (Harmonia Mundi), which I feel fondness. And similar to some of Vivaldi’s pieces, Schubert’s string...