Beethoven: String Quartet in Bf No6, Op18/6; String Quartet in F No1, Op18/1

Takács String Quartet

This is the second volume in the Takacs complete survey of Beethoven's string quartets. The Lindsays provide a stiff competition; but the Takacs are more than a match for the British quartet. In fact they have there own things to say about these masterpieces.

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Beethoven: String Quartets Op. 18

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Beethoven: String Quartets (6), Op. 18

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Press Reviews

Collectors Reviews

"The Takacs bring tremendous intensity to these six quartets: this is playing of enormous contrasts, with barely audible pianissimi turning to sledge-hammer fortisisimi with amazing control."

Gramophone

"Their sound musical intelligence and freshness of approach are always in evidence, and they are given splendid recorded sound."

The Penguin Guide

"These are sober and perceptive readings which make one think anew about this great music. Technically impeccable playing...this is a set to rank alongside the very best... (Middle Quartets)"

The Penguin Guide

"These are performances of wit and verve, often startling anticipating the later, more searching Beethoven. Anyone who wants a Beethoven quartet cycle in the most up-to-date sound shouldn't hesitate."

The Guardian

"While issues of such superlative quality as this continue to emerge, it's not Armageddon for the classical record industry yet. There will always be room in our collections for a Beethoven cycle as distinguished as this one...The Takacs dig deep into the emotional spectrum of sadness, rage and despair..."

The Sunday Times

Label:
Decca

Range:
Decca

Catalogue Number:
4708482

Barcode:
00028947084822

Release Date:
9th Feb 2004

Recording Date:
22nd Nov 2002

Recording Location:
St. George's, Bristol, England

Producer:
Andrew Keener

Engineer:

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