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HILL, Alfred: String Quartets, Vol. 2 (Dominion String Quartet) - Nos. 4, 6, 8
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HILL, Alfred: String Quartets, Vol. 2 (Dominion String Quartet) - Nos. 4, 6, 8
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While Hill’s first three string quartets were reminiscent of Dvorˇák and Tchaikovsky, these three demonstrate new directions. With the slow movement of Quartet No. 4 hinting at influences of Elgar, and Quartet No. 6 conceived in a kind of retro-classical idiom, Quartet No. 8 clearly marks the beginning of a new sound world, with hints of the musical language of the impressionists and a rather English sounding Finale. Hill’s trademark slow movement gems remain a feature in all three quartets with the outer movements offering memorable melodies and much finesse in his string quartet writing.
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Hill, Alfred

String Quartet No. 4 in C Minor
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II. Adagio ma non troppo
00:07:05
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IV. Finale - Rondo
00:05:58
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String Quartet No. 6 in G Major, "The Kids"
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II. Scherzo: Trio
00:02:48
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III. Adagio ma non troppo
00:04:16
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IV. Finale: Allegretto
00:03:47
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String Quartet No. 8 in A Major
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I. Allegro deciso - Andante
00:08:51
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II. Intermezzo
00:01:39
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III. Andante
00:06:10
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IV. Finale: Allegro
00:08:47
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Total Playing Time:
01:04:25
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