{"id":240,"date":"2016-03-19T14:00:50","date_gmt":"2016-03-19T14:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maggini.net\/wordpress2\/?p=240"},"modified":"2021-12-09T18:58:22","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T18:58:22","slug":"the-naxos-quartets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maggini.net\/wordpress2\/?p=240","title":{"rendered":"The Naxos Quartets"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"naxos\"This unique collaboration between the Maggini Quartet and\u00a0Sir Peter Maxwell Davies<\/a>\u00a0saw the composition, performance and recording of ten new string quartets over a five-year period. The repertoire generated enormous enthusiasm from audiences and critics, with The Times calling the Naxos cycle \u2018a 21st century landmark\u2019. Canterbury Christ Church University, where the Quartet have a long standing residency, has collected a major archive of the whole project, including recordings of performances, rehearsals and workshops.<\/p>\n

The Maggini Quartet are the real heroes. Their herculean task over a five year period cannot be underestimated. Maxwell Davies is indeed very fortunate both in the Naxos commission and in the commitment of the performers. Musicweb International<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Maggini perform with the no-holds-barred commitment and jaw-dropping technical acumen we have come to expect from them throughout this massive project. Splendidly rich sound and a most truthful balance, too. Gramophone<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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