The Quatuor Ebene's debut recording on Virgin Classics brings together the string quartets of the three emblematic French composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries: Faure, Debussy and Ravel.
The Debussy and Ravel quartets represent a traditional pairing in the catalogue, but they have rarely been coupled with the Faure, his final work, composed in his late seventies. As it happens, Ravel dedicated his own quartet to Faure, who was his teacher.
Formed in France in 1999, the Quatuor Ebene took its name from ebony, the precious and exotic wood used in instrument-making. The award-winning ensemble has since achieved an enviable international reputation for refined, dynamic musicianship, minutely responsive teamwork, an adventurous spirit and even a taste for improvisation.
The Quartet's repertoire ranges from Haydn and Mozart, cornerstones of the Classical repertoire, through the 19th and 20th centuries to contemporary composers and jazz.
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Quatuor Ébène Performs Ravel, Debussy & Fauré
Quatuor Ebène
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"...Quatuor Ébène...consistently delights in concert and pulled all stops in their debut on Virgin Classics with its strong suits, Ravel and Debussy."
Fanfare
"There's a fluidity to the Ebene's playing of both works that suits the music character, a mood of wistfulness too that the Ravel especially benefits from."
Gramophone
"It's hard to imagine performances with more flair, sophistication, eloquence and empathy for the musical language."
Classic FM Magazine
"A minute or so into the Debussy quartet and you are in no doubt that here is a gifted young string quartet with something urgent and individual to communicate."
The Daily Telegraph
"A virtuosic, highly intelligent performance."
The Independent on Sunday
"Interpreters of rare understanding and communicative flair."
The Strad
"Beautifully crafted performances by this young quartet."
The Sunday Telegraph
Label: Virgin
Range: Virgin Classics
Catalogue Number: 5190452
Barcode: 5099951904524
Release Date: 8th Sep 2008
Recording Date: 9th Feb 2008
Recording Location: Ferme De Villefavard En Limousin, France
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