Anthony Ritchie: Melencolia Jade String Quartet

• Antony Ritchie (b. 1960): Ritchie: String Quartet No.1:
• 1 Ritchie: String Quartet No.1: Mvt 1 Solo viola and trio 04:25
• 2 Ritchie: String Quartet No.1: Mvt 2 Quartet 1 02:19
• 3 Ritchie: String Quartet No.1: Mvt 3 Solo cello and trio 02:40
• 4 Ritchie: String Quartet No.1: Mvt 4 Quartet 2 02:01
• 5 Ritchie: String Quartet No.1: Mvt 5 Duets 02:54
• 6 Ritchie: String Quartet No.1: Mvt 6 Quartet 3 02:48
• 7 Ritchie: String Quartet No.1: Mvt 7 Four solos 02:03
• Ritchie: String Quartet No.2:
• 8 Ritchie: String Quartet No.2: Mvt 1 Allegro 05:58
• 9 Ritchie: String Quartet No.2: Mvt 2 Like a Lullaby 06:47
• 10 Ritchie: String Quartet No.2: Mvt 3 Allegro Pesante 05:11
• 11 Ritchie: String Quartet No.2: Mvt 4 Misterioso – allegro molto 05:54
• Ritchie: String Quartet No.3:
• 12 Ritchie: String Quartet No.3: 'In Time' Mvt 1 First Dance 03:12
• 13 Ritchie: String Quartet No.3: 'In Time' Mvt 2 Heartbeat 04:09
• 14 Ritchie: String Quartet No.3: 'In Time' Mvt 3 Perpetual Motion 04:41
• 15 Ritchie: String Quartet No.3: 'In Time' Mvt 4 Funeral March 05:21
• 16 Ritchie: String Quartet No.3: 'In Time' Mvt 5 Last Dance 04:23
• Total Runtime 01:04:46

Info for Anthony Ritchie: Melencolia

These three superb string quartets by one of our finest composers showcase the refined artistry of a remarkably talented ensemble. MELENCOLIA is an album to cherish, a recording that lovers of fine music will appreciate for years to come.

String quartets have long been the preferred choice for composers seeking to express their most personal thoughts and expand their musical voice. For Anthony Ritchie, the string quartet medium is one of the most challenging in classical music, requiring a deep understanding shared among all performers and a high level of technical and expressive mastery. The three works on this recording offered the Jade String Quartet the opportunity to truly shine. The ensemble sound is strong, confident, and very impressive, a testament to the concentrated artistry of these four talented musicians.

Miranda Adams, violin
Charmian Keay, violin
Robert Ashworth, viola
James Yoo, cello

Recorded by John Jungseok Kim and Steve Garden
Mixed and mastered by Steve Garden
Produced by Kenneth Young

Jade String Quartet
is an established ensemble on the NZ chamber music scene, comprised of principal and sub-principal members of the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra (APO).

The Jade Concert Series at the Pah Homestead has been a regular feature on the Auckland music calendar since 2011. In addition, we tour for Chamber Music NZ and Arts on Tour NZ, and give numerous concerts for North Island Music Societies. We also give school concerts in and around Auckland, and are involved in mentoring through the APO education programme.

JSQ has released three self-produced, self-promoted CDs featuring music by NZ and international composers. These recordings can be heard by visiting our website: www.jadestringquartet.co.nz

Our new project, provisionally called 'Parlour Games', will be our first professional release, and our first collaboration with Rattle Records.

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