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Georges Onslow's reputation as the 'French Beethoven' was earned in the field of chamber music. His 34 string quintets build on a form perfected by Mozart, and are enhanced through Onslow's suggested use of a double bass instead of a second cello, as heard in this recording. The String Quintet No. 14 in F major has an attractively genial quality, with distinctive themes contrasting with warmly emotive lyricism; String Quintet No. 24 in D major shows the influence of Beethoven in it's theatrically dramatic moods. Album Tracks 1. String Quintet No. 14 in F major, Op. 37~I. Allegro moderato 2. String Quintet No. 14 in F major, Op. 37~II. Menuetto Allegretto 3. String Quintet No. 14 in F major, Op. 37~III. Andante cantabile 4. String Quintet No. 14 in F major, Op. 37~IV. Finale Allegretto 5. String Quintet No. 24 in D major, Op. 59~I. Allegro molto moderato 6. String Quintet No. 24 in D major, Op. 59~II. Fantasia Adagio patetico - 7. String Quintet No. 24 in D major, Op. 59~III. Allegretto grazioso con moto 8. String Quintet No. 24 in D major, Op. 59~IV. Finale Allegro vivace assai
