Following two highly acclaimed albums, the Maxwell Quartet rounds off its Haydn mini-series with the composer’s two Op. 77 string quartets, juxtaposed with its signature pairing of Scottish folk music.

The quartet, which has become known for its ‘infectious enthusiasm’ and ‘irresistible’ playing (BBC Music Magazine), showcases its compelling storytelling with Haydn’s last foray in the genre. The two quartets balance and complement each other perfectly: one brilliant, enigmatic, youthful and light, the other considered, noble and with a certain degree of gravitas. The complementary choice of Scottish folk music is equally balanced, ranging from the joyful – The Marquis of Tullibardine, Captain Campbell’s March, etc. – to the more sombre – Hector the Hero.

The cleverly constructed programme epitomises Hatto Beyerle’s aphorism (the Maxwell Quartet’s mentor, and dedicatee of this album): ‘In order to truly understand Haydn’s music, you must first understand folk music.’

01. Maxwell Quartet – Captain Campbell’s March
02. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in G Major, Op. 77 No. 1 I. Allegro moderato
03. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in G Major, Op. 77 No. 1 II. Adagio
04. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in G Major, Op. 77 No. 1 III. Menuetto. Presto – Trio
05. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in G Major, Op. 77 No. 1 IV. Finale. Presto
06. Maxwell Quartet – Master Francis Sitwell; The Marquis of Tullibardine;Miss Cameron of Balvenie
07. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in F Major, Op. 77 No. 2 I. Allegro moderato
08. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in F Major, Op. 77 No. 2 II. Menuetto. Presto, ma non troppo – Trio
09. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in F Major, Op. 77 No. 2 III. Andante
10. Maxwell Quartet – String Quartet in F Major, Op. 77 No. 2 IV. Finale. Vivace assai
11. Maxwell Quartet – Hector the Hero

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