Presents
Alexander Krein
Lyrical Fragment for String Quartet, Op.1a
Alexander Krein (1883-1951) was the son of a well-known Klezmer musician. He entered the Moscow Conservatory at fourteen, taking composition lessons from Sergei Taneyev. Subsequently, he joined the Society for Jewish Folk Music and began to weave Hebraic melodies into the format of orthodox chamber works.
The Lyrical Fragment dates from 1899 while he was still at the Conservatory. It was originally for four cellos, perhaps inspired by his own studies by von Glehn. As such, it predates his interest in Jewish folk music and is written entirely in the style of the late Romantic era. It is romantic and highly evocative, an example of the young composer’s gift for melody. Our arrangement allows this short, but very fine piece to reach a wider audience. It makes an excellent encore.
Parts: $12.95
