Mozart ① Divertimento in E-flat major, K. 563 ② String Quintet No. 4 in G minor, K. 516 Arthur Grumiaux (violin) Georges Janzer (viola) Eva Czako (cello) Arpad Gerecz (violin) ② Max Rostal (viola) ② Recording: 1967 ①, 1973 ② Stereo This is a masterpiece of Mozart's late period, the "Divertimento in E-flat major, K. 563," performed with Arthur Grumiaux at the center, and it deserves to be heard more. Grumiaux's unique way of bringing out the long melodic lines greatly contributes to the cultivation of a refined ensemble, and beautiful music can be heard throughout the entire piece. Although K. 563 is called a divertimento, it might be easier to understand the composition of the piece if it were called a string trio. It is performed by three people: violin, viola, and cello. It was composed a month and a half after the completion of Symphony No. 41, "Jupiter," making it a masterpiece of Mozart's late period. It has a large-scale structure with six movements, and it is a masterpiece that conveys the elegance and transparency of Mozart's late period. Especially the 6th movement is a lovely melody sometimes called "the smiles of angels." Mozart completed six string quintets. The unconventional genre of "string quintet," which adds one viola to the standard "string quartet" of chamber music, was truly valued by Mozart. Among them, the 4th quintet, written in G minor, which is said to be Mozart's "fateful key," is a highly acclaimed masterpiece among Mozart's chamber music. In particular, the melody at the beginning of the 1st movement, which is filled with strong concentration, is a famous melody that the leading Japanese literary critic Hideo Kobayashi (1902-83) described as "rushing sorrow" in his book "Mozart." Haruki Murakami also described this 4th quintet in G minor, K. 516, as "a treasure of chamber music overflowing with the charm of Mozart's G minor" in "Old and Wonderful Classical Records." The vivid performance by this ensemble, centered around Grumiaux, beautifully portrays the 4th quintet, enveloped in a sense of poignant resignation. Domestic edition, with obi (cut off), no scratches on the disc surface * We offer a discount for bulk purchases (please comment in advance) 150 yen off for each additional item (Please refrain from discounts for single purchases)