(1992) Martucci: Chamber Music for Piano & Strings Bruno Pratico The string quartet was Dimitri

The string quartet was Dimitri Chostakovitch’s preferred form for self-expression

Fischer-Dieskau is ably accompanied by Hartmut Höll on the piano

Fêted as one of the leading pianists of her age

as a bursting

He has acquired renown first of all by his complete interpretation of the "Iberia-Suite" of Isaac Albéniz

(1992) Martucci: Chamber Music for Piano & Strings Bruno Pratico The string quartet was DimitriGiuseppe Martucci was perhaps the most significant representative of Italian instrumental music during the second half of the 19th century. As an artist he masterfully fulfilled both typically nineteenth century roles of impassioned interpreter and inspired composer. His mature works assumed a more reflective, contemplative style which united romantic sonorities with Parnassian elegance. This formal discipline also characterized his chamber music.