Performed by Chicago Q Ensemble Kate Carter, Violin
Ellen McSweeney, Violin
Aimee Biasiello, Viola
Sara Sitzer, Violoncello
Amy Wurtz invited the Chicago Q Ensemble to read through her first two string quartets
in early 2011, and by the end of the year the ensemble had not only premiered String
Quartet No. 2, but together Amy and Chicago Q Ensemble produced their debut CD
containing both quartets.
Read the complete press release
String Quartet No. I
I. Dolcissimo – Moderato
II. Giocoso – Piu Lento, un poco doloroso – A Tempo Giocoso
III. Moderato – Allegro Moderato
String Quartet No. II Tranquillo, un poco solemne – Piu Vivo – Poco Agitato – Andante con tenerezza – Molto Moderato – Animato – Agitato
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
