World premiere recording.
Recording: 25-27 February 2011, Fray Luis de Le?n Hall, Madrid.
16-page booklet.
This CD presents an engaging recording of Rebay's "Quartett für Gitarre, Flöte & Streicher", bringing to life the delicate balance between plucked strings, lyrical woodwind and a warm string ensemble. The unusual combination of guitar, flute and strings creates a chamber-music sound world full of intimate dialogue, transparent textures and subtle colours. Listeners can expect a refined interplay in which the guitar alternates between accompaniment and solo voice, the flute weaves cantabile lines above, and the strings provide both harmonic foundation and expressive depth. The result is a palette ranging from tender, song-like movements to more dramatic and rhythmically vivid sections, ideal for lovers of sophisticated chamber music and for those curious about lesser-known repertoire for guitar and mixed ensemble.
The artists Noque, Fernandez-Cueva, Galindo and Villalba shape this repertoire with stylistic sensitivity and a clear sense of ensemble. Their interpretation focuses on clarity of phrasing, balanced sound and precise communication between the instruments, highlighting both the lyrical charm and structural coherence of Rebay's writing. Subtle dynamic shading and carefully shaped rubato underline the late-Romantic and early-modern influences in the score, while keeping the music accessible and direct. This recording is especially appealing to listeners who value nuanced musicianship and the intimate atmosphere of chamber music.
Brilliant Classics, the label behind this release, is known for offering high-quality classical recordings with a strong focus on depth of repertoire and value for money. Over the years, the label has built a wide catalogue ranging from standard masterpieces to rare and rediscovered works, often introducing audiences to lesser-known composers and compositions. With carefully curated projects and a consistent commitment to classical enthusiasts and collectors, Brilliant Classics plays an important role in making a broad spectrum of classical music available to a wide audience. This release of Rebay's quartet fits perfectly into that philosophy, spotlighting an original and underrepresented piece of the chamber repertoire.