Alberto Ginastera - String Quartet No. 2, Op. 26 (1958)

Alberto Evaristo Ginastera (April 11, 1916 – June 25, 1983) was an Argentinian composer. He is considered one of the most important 20th-century classical composers of the Americas. String Quartet No. 2, Op. 26 (1958) Dedicated to Dr. Harold Spivacke 1. Allegro rustico (0:00) 2. Adagio angoscioso (5:34) 3. Presto magico (11:33) 4. Libero e rapsodico (15:15) 5. Furioso (20:48) Cuarteto Latinoamericano, Mexico City Description by Joseph Stevenson [-] This quartet was commissioned by the Elizabeth Sprague