American Classics for String Quartet (Barber, Copland, Cowell, Ives)

Having proven their collective mettle (many times over since the group was formed in 1965) with the music of Carter, Babbitt, and others, the Composers String Quartet decided to return to the "roots" of modern music, to four of the "Grand Old Men" of the 20th century: Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Henry Cowell, and Charles Ives. Each composer, though well known and often performed, is still capable of providing surprise and delight.

Aaron Copland: Two Pieces for String Quartet
I. Lento Molto
II. Rondino

Henry Cowell: String Quartet No. 4 (United Quartet)
I. Allegro
II. Andante Con Moto
III. Andante
IV. Allegretto
V. Tempo Di Marcia

Charles Ives: Scherzo for String Quartet

Samuel Barber: String Quartet, Op. 11
I. Molto allegro e appassionato
II. Molto adagio 
III. Molto allegro

THE COMPOSERS STRING QUARTET
Viola – Jean Dane
Violin [First Violin] – Matthew Raimondi
Violin [Second Violin] – Anahid Ajemian
Cello – Mark Shuman