I very much like this string quartet. Pavel Haas (1899-1944) died in a Nazi concentration camp.
From: Wellesz Theatre
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Category: String quartet
Five Movements for String Quartet Op5 – Anton Webern
Anton Webern (1883-1945) I’ve previously mentioned that I like the conversational sound of string quartets…This one breaks the mold. This is like a conversation with myself, possibly in the deep woods knowing I and everyone else is ultimately alone in nature. (Webern specifically talked about the “nature” aspect.) Webern is fascinating.
From: frogpitt
String Quartet in C minor — Ernest MacMillan
Ernest MacMillan (1893-1973)
This string quartet was composed while MacMillan was interned in a German camp during WWII. The first performance was in 1925.
MacMillan was primarily a conductor.
This is the first movement. The other movements are posted in comments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu8BQPG_hiM
