Leoš Janáček

Quatuor à cordes No. 1

Passion, drama, and profound emotional conflict – the String Quartet No. 1, inspired by Leo Tolstoy's masterly novella "The Kreutzer Sonata", is one of the most gripping and expressive works in the chamber music repertoire. The piece unleashes an intensely emotional dialogue among the four instruments, captivating performers and audiences alike.

With this first-class Urtext edition from the renowned publisher Bärenreiter, ensembles receive a reliable, scholarly-critical musical text of the highest standard. The complete set of parts for string quartet (2 violins, viola, and cello) features a clear, practical layout designed for performance. An indispensable masterpiece for ambitious quartets wishing to enrich their repertoire with a chamber music milestone full of dramatic intensity.