Amai Quartet
Emilie Mayer: String Quartets In F And G Major
Emilie Mayer was one of the most prolific women composers of the 19th century and a central figure in German instrumental music. Her String Quartets in F major and G major display chamber writing of extraordinary confidence and originality, rooted in the noble Classical-Romantic tradition yet enriched with innovative touches. Stark thematic contrasts, bold modulations and a subtly ironic Beethoven-inspired scherzo animate these works, culminating in brilliant finales in rondo form. The Amai Quartet casts fresh light on these neglected works, restoring Mayer to her rightful place among the pioneers of Romantic music.