IGNAZ PLEYEL (1757-1831): Prussian Quartets Nos. 1-3, Ben 331-333.

Description: Issued by cpo in reverse order, these 1787 quartets bear a dedication to Frederick the Great, hence their title. They are in Pleyel's typical style - three movements concertante roles for all four players, simple textures and a concentration on long, lyrical lines. In other words, the opposite of his teacher Haydn's motivic, thematic construction. Pleyel Quartet Köln.