Alfred Hill was practically the first composer of any reputation from down under, a generation older than Percy Grainger, though born in Melbourne; he was raised in New Zealand and considered himself a native. He studied at the Leipzig Conservatory in the 1880s and sounds like it; his chamber music, as represented by Naxos' Alfred Hill: String Quartets, Vol. 2, featuring New Zealand's Dominion Quartet, treads a rather narrow stylistic path between Brahms and Elgar. Yet for that, it isn't at all bad; it is lively rather than ...
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Alfred Hill was practically the first composer of any reputation from down under, a generation older than Percy Grainger, though born in Melbourne; he was raised in New Zealand and considered himself a native. He studied at the Leipzig Conservatory in the 1880s and sounds like it; his chamber music, as represented by Naxos' Alfred Hill: String Quartets, Vol. 2, featuring New Zealand's Dominion Quartet, treads a rather narrow stylistic path between Brahms and Elgar. Yet for that, it isn't at all bad; it is lively rather than stodgy and sufficiently tuneful if not memorably so, and Hill was certainly well versed in the capabilities of stringed instruments and the quartet medium. The Dominion Quartet is obviously dedicated to the cause of Hill's music and performs it in a grand, expansive style reminiscent of the Hollywood String Quartet; every phrase is clear, well-modulated, and singing, with every dynamic marking taken as gospel. Naxos, to its end, provides the appropriate atmosphere in delivering a...
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Add this copy of Hill: String Quartets, Vol. 2-No. S 4, 6 & 8 to cart. $7.62, good condition, Sold by Goodwill of Orange County rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Ana, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Naxos.
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Good. This item has very light surface scratches that do not affect the use of the disc/s. This is a USED item and case may have light wear. All items unless otherwise noted will include disc, case, and artwork. Codes have been used. Other contents such as booklets may vary, please inquire for details. All items ship Monday-Friday within 2-3 business days.
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Add this copy of Hill: String Quartets, Vol. 2-No. S 4, 6 & 8 to cart. $29.47, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Naxos.
