Franz Schubert - String Quintet D. 956 Op. 163 (Aeolian String Quartet; Bruno Schrecker)

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Composer: Franz Schubert

• String Quintet in C Major, D. 956 Op. 163 (2026 Remastered Edition)

Aeolian String Quartet

    Sydney Humphreys, violin

    Raymond Keenlyside, violin

    Margaret Major, viola

    Derek Simpson, cello

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Bruno Schrecker, cello

Date: 1965

Label: Musical Concepts Opus

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The Aeolian Quartet was a distinguished London-based string ensemble with a strong international touring, recording, and broadcasting presence. Formed in 1944 as the successor to the pre-World War II Stratton Quartet, it remained active until its disbandment in 1981. The original Stratton Quartet had been prominent in the 1920s and 1930s but evolved due to George Stratton’s increasing commitments with the London Symphony Orchestra. Key members of the new ensemble included Watson Forbes, John Moore, and Max Salpeter. The Aeolian Quartet gained early recognition through performances at major events, including international music festivals in Prague and London in 1946.

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