Andante Festivo by Jean Sibelius (String Quartet Version)

Andante Festivo by Jean Sibelius, performed by the Tempera String Quartet. Although this piece is frequently played by a full string orchestra, Sibelius originally wrote Andante Festivo for a string quartet in 1922. The string quartet version has a much different timbre of sound, but none the less beautiful in its own right. Take a listen!

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• andante festivo
• jean sibelius
• string quartet
• tempera
• classical music

[schlesmail]

I almost think I like this version better than the one for string orchestra & timpani.

[bylinawaltz]

This absolutely beautiful.

[vituraoy]

Is it? I mean the old hymn "Nearer to God"?

[Polygor2]

@yourforte Took the words right out of my mouth.

[juicyfruit234]

It's defenately the best <3

[alexpjp]

@yourforte that is the mystery indeed! Never before and never again could it sound like Sibelius; only Sibelius. Pure, northern, beauty.

[SirGlennGould]

Voces Intimae

"Intimate voices", but I'd rather thanslate it as "A voice within."

There is a reason we still listen to bach 500 years after his death. There is a reason why classical music still lives after centuries of traditions; it's that intimate voice, that voice within.

[PhyrunnChea]

just wanted to know where can i find the string quartet version sheet music for this. after just listening to it just makes me fall in love with this music and perform this music for the residents at my work place.

[yourforte]

This is beautiful. I don't understand how one or two chords can instantly say "Sibelius".

[childofthemarshalsea]

I agree. It is so incredibly moving.

[SebCarrasco]

This makes me cry. It's so unbelievably beautiful