Joseph Haydn Ensemble OPUS POSTH, Tatjana Grindenko, 723091025324 - The Seven Last Words Extended String Quartet Version

Review by noemi aleman

Album Review: The Seven Last Words Extended String Quartet Version by Joseph Haydn Alright, so I recently gave The Seven Last Words Extended String Quartet Version a spin—yeah, that’s quite the mouthful—and wow, it’s one of those albums that just sticks with you. Released back in 2003 by Germany’s CCn’C label, this is some serious classical goodness brought to life by Ensemble OPUS POSTH and Tatjana Grindenko. It’s not your typical “throw on while cleaning” kind of record; it’s more like something you sit down with, maybe pour yourself a cup of tea (or wine), and really soak up. First off, let me say—the production quality here? Chef’s kiss. Da-Hong Seetoo did an incredible job as both producer and engineer. You can tell every note was handled with care. And props to the Emerson String Quartet for their flawless execution. These folks aren’t messing around—they’re straight-up masters of their craft. Now, onto the tracks. There are plenty to choose from, but two stood out to me big time: “Sonata IV: Largo (Deus Meus, Deus Meus, Utquid Dereliquisti Me?)” and “Sonata VII: Largo (In Manus Tuas, Domine, Commendo Spiritum Meum).” Let’s start with Sonata IV. This piece hits hard right from the beginning—it’s slow, heavy, almost like each bow stroke weighs a ton. The cello work by David Finckel feels raw, almost painful, which totally fits given the biblical reference (“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”). Like, dang, this isn’t just music—it’s storytelling. Every time I hear it, I get chills. Not the spooky kind, though—the deep, emotional kind where you feel like someone’s speaking directly to your soul. Then there’s Sonata VII, the final movement. Oh man, what a closer. It’s peaceful yet kinda haunting at the same time. The violins, played by Eugene Drucker and Philip Setzer, weave together so beautifully it’s like they’re having a conversation without words. By the end, when everything fades out, you’re left sitting there thinking, “Wait…is it over already?” It’s that powerful. Honestly, these tracks remind me how much emotion strings can carry. No lyrics needed—it’s all about the tension, the release, the way the instruments breathe together. Kinda makes me wish I stuck with violin lessons past fifth grade! One thing that struck me while listening was how timeless this album feels. Even though it’s based on compositions from Joseph Haydn centuries ago, it doesn’t sound dated or stiff. Maybe it’s because the themes—suffering, hope, humanity—are still super relevant today. Or maybe it’s just that good musicianship never goes out of style. Anyway, wrapping this up—I gotta admit, I wasn’t expecting to love this album as much as I do. But hey, sometimes the best discoveries come when you least expect ‘em. If you’re into classical music—or even if you’re not—you should definitely check this one out. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself zoning out during dinner trying to process all the feels. Oh, random thought: wouldn’t it be wild if Haydn could see how his music lives on today? Dude would probably be geeking out over modern recording tech. Bet he’d have a killer Instagram account too.

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Artist: Joseph Haydn Ensemble OPUS POSTH, Tatjana Grindenko, 723091025324
Album: The Seven Last Words Extended String Quartet Version

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Sonata IV: Largo (Deus Meus, Deus Meus, Utquid Dereliquisti Me?)	6:46
The Seven Last Words Of Our Savior On The Cross, Op. 51 (Hob. III: 50-56)
SONATA III. WOMAN, BEHOLD YOUR SON [9.01]	8:59
Earthquake	1:58
Introduzione	4:33
SONATA I. FATHER, FORGIVE THEM FOR THEY KNOW NOT	5:15
Sonate VI: Lento (Consummatum Est)	8:16
Sonata V: Adagio (Sitio)	9:42
Sonata VII: Largo (In Manus Tuas, Domine, Commendo Spiritum Meum)	8:49
SONATA II. AMEN, I SAY TO YOU: TODAY YOU WILL B	8:59

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02532

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CCn'C

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Role	Credit
Art Direction	Nikolaus Boddin
Cello	David Finckel
Composed By	Joseph Haydn
Ensemble	Emerson String Quartet
Executive-Producer	Christopher Alder
Photography By	Marco Borggreve
Producer	Da-Hong Seetoo
Engineer	Da-Hong Seetoo
Edited By	Da-Hong Seetoo
Viola	Lawrence Dutton
Violin	Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer

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Recorded at New York, American Academy of Arts and Letters in October and November 2002.
Haydn portrait: painting by Thomas Hardy, courtesy of The Royal College of Music, London.
Printed in the E.U.
Total time: 69:03

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Barcode (UPC): 723091025324
Barcode (EAN): 0723091025324

About Joseph Haydn Ensemble OPUS POSTH, Tatjana Grindenko, 723091025324

Born: 1732-03-31 (Rohrau, Austria) Born 31 march or 1st April, 1732. Died: 1809-09-05 (Vienna, Austria). Franz Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He brings the "sonata form" to a very high degree of improvement. His symphonies and his string quartets (forms of which he is considered "the father") have become highly inspirational style models. Haydn made a fundamental contribution to the development of chamber music; thanks to the numerous quartets, trios for piano, for strings and also with the unusual trios for baryton, viola and cello.

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *The Seven Last Words Extended String Quartet Version* by Joseph Haydn is a unique twist on a classic. Originally composed as an orchestral piece, this version strips it down to a string quartet. It’s hauntingly beautiful and gives the music a whole new depth. The Emerson String Quartet, along with Tatjana Grindenko, brought this masterpiece back to life in 2003. Fun detail: Da-Hong Seetoo not only produced but also engineered and edited the album—talk about wearing multiple hats! One standout track? "Earthquake." It’s short but packs a punch, capturing the raw emotion of Haydn’s work.