Joachim Raff - String Quartet No. 7 in D Major "The Maid of The Mill" Op. 192 No. 2 (1876)

[DoubleAviolin]

I think it is worth pointing out that the story in Schubert's cycle is quite different: the young miller does not get the girl though he thinks so at first. The hunter takes her away from him and he has to travel on. This allows for may more emotions--such as desperation and jealousy--than the straightforward and somewhat silly program of this quartet. That said the music is great except for the final movement which is too long and too noisy (Polterabends are often both of these things, still

[rkentburke]

This is some of the greatest chamber music I have ever heard. Every bit the rival of Brahms or Mendelssohn. Listen to the Quintet, op. 107 as well. AMAZING.

[MasterAzunai]

Drop dead gorgeous. A masterful and perfect quartet.

[GoldieG89]

@MasterAzunai I agree 100%. I recommend his chamber music masterpiece the Piano Quintet, countless of memorable melodies and perfect in every way. The 3rd movement is unforgettable.