String Quartet No. 1, 'The Kreutzer Sonata'

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Inspired by Tolstoy's novel "The Kreutzer Sonata", Janacek wrote this quartet in just two weeks. The theme of the novel was one of unhappy conflict which is clearly heard in the music; the strings yelling in a bitter sweet harmony. Composer: Leoš Janáček Performers: Apollon Musagete Quartet Recording date: 11 November 2012 Date of broadcast: 27 December 2012