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Janacek; Martinu: Intimate Letters
Emerson String Quartet
"It is, of course, the whole point of classical chamber music that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. And that's certainly true in the exultant Emerson Quartet's dynamically charged and brilliant performance of the phosphorescent Quartets Nos. 1 and 2 of Leos Janacek that the ensemble is justly proud of championing for more than 25 years...they are hugely demanding works with slashing orchestral power and acres of opportunities for tonal wobbling...Good performances...of two of the greatest 20th century string quartets..." (Buffalo News)
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Janacek; Martinu: Intimate Letters
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Janacek: String Quartet No. 1 ("Kreutzer Sonata"), JW 7/8
Emerson String Quartet
00:16:54
Martinu: Madrigals (3) for violin & viola ("Duo No. 1"),H. 313
Setzer; Dutton
00:15:12
Janacek: String Quartet No. 2 ("Listy duverné," "Intimate Letters"), JW 7/13
Emerson String Quartet
00:23:06
"Given the technical and interpretative demands of these works, it is perhaps understandable that even as distinguished an ensemble as the Emerson held off from recording these quartets for 25 years. The wait, informed by huge experience in live performance, has certainly paid off. At every stage, these performances command attention and serve Janácek’s highly personal agenda superbly."
BBC Music Magazine
"It is, of course, the whole point of classical chamber music that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. And that's certainly true in the exultant Emerson Quartet's dynamically charged and brilliant performance of the phosphorescent Quartets Nos. 1 and 2 of Leos Janacek that the ensemble is justly proud of championing for more than 25 years...they are hugely demanding works with slashing orchestral power and acres of opportunities for tonal wobbling...Good performances...of two of the greatest 20th century string quartets..."
Buffalo News
"I also admire their choice of the Martinu Madrigals as a filler, and have nothing but praise for the fullness of tone and the expressive focus that Philip Setzer and Lawrence Dutton bring to them, or for DG's fine recording quality throughout the album."
Gramophone
Label:
DG
DG
Range:
DG
DG
Catalogue Number:
4778093
4778093
Barcode:
00028947780939
00028947780939
Release Date:
6th Apr 2009
6th Apr 2009
Recording Date:
1st Jun 2008
1st Jun 2008
Recording Location:
New York, Queens College, LeFrak Concert Hall
New York, Queens College, LeFrak Concert Hall
Producer:
Da-Hong Seetoo
Da-Hong Seetoo
Engineer:
Da-Hong Seetoo
Da-Hong Seetoo
