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Verdi Quartett
Brahms: String Quartets, Op. 51
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (8) - Disc #1
1. I. Allegro
2. II. Romanze: Poco Adagio
3. III. Allegretto Molto Moderato E Comodo
4. IV. Allegro
5. I. Allegro Non Troppo
6. II. Andante Moderato
7. III. Quasi Minuetto, Moderato; Allegretto Vivace
8. IV. Finale: Allegro Non Assai

With typical modesty, Brahms described his Op. 51 String Quartets as "musical consommé". The critically acclaimed Verdi String Quartet serve up well-blended performances of these Romantic masterworks that are certain ... more »

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All Artists: Verdi Quartett
Title: Brahms: String Quartets, Op. 51
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Total Copies: 0
Label: Hanssler Classics
Original Release Date: 1/1/2005
Re-Release Date: 8/26/2003
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 040888839323, 4010276011767

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CD Reviews

Brahms' Quartet Quandry...

Sébastien Melmoth | Hôtel d'Alsace, PARIS | 06/02/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

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Except amongst aficionadoes there seems to be little appreciation for Brahms' exquisite String Quartets.

Why?

It is perhaps due to the sharp aplomb of Brahms' proto-Schönbergian developing variation technique combined with the largely minor-key ambience and stringent string timbre.

In any case, good readings abound, each with its own distinct effect.

This realization by the Verdi Quartet explores a marginally expanded time-scale in Quartets Nos. 1 & 2.

The disbanded Melos Quartet of Stuttgart provides the most surface-smooth reading of all three Quartets (plus Schumann's three essays in the genre).

Robert Schumann / Johannes Brahms: The String Quartets - Melos Quartett

The Viennese ABQ has issued a stunningly sharp studio reading of Nos. 1 & 3 on a single disc combined with a live recording of No. 2 from St. Petersburg.

Brahms: String Quartets, Opp. 51 & 67

The LaSalle's issue is fine (combined with Wolf's rare Beethovenish Quartet).

Brahms: String Quartets

The Amadeus' readings are dazzlingly precise--with the shortest playing times. Also includes the ubiquitious Dvorak F-major Quartet.

Brahms: The String Quartets/Dvorak: Quartet, Op. 96

Finally, the Borodin Quartet gives a Russian perspective of Nos. 1 & 3.

Johannes Brahms: String Quartets, Nos. 1 & 3.

All highly recommended.

**See too the new issue of the classic recordings by the LaSalle:

Schoenberg; Berg; Webern - String Quartets

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