![]() ![]() The superb 1928-29 Krettly Quartet recordings of the Fauré and Ravel Quartets are on Symphonyshare. Many interesting historicals have appeared on blogs or in privately posted transfers. Have you heard the Arcanto Debussy/Ravel, c/w Dutilleux? For me the highlight of the Ebene disc is the stunning Fauré. Very fine indeed, although Dan's comment about the Juilliard being "a little too intense and energetic while lacking a bit in fluidity and sensuality" might apply to the Ebene as well, esp. But really, there are so many truly great versions of these works it may be more informative to list the dreadful recordings instead. > This Californian nudnick here has been a steady listener to the Ebene Quartet's 2007 Virgin Classics recording, my modern reference. On Wednesday, Augat 8:45:07 PM UTC-4, Oscar wrote: ![]() Honesty, despite my fondness for that recording too. No not even the Quartetto Italiano, I would say in all With more modern recordings, but none of them have the sheen of the This can be said of other recordings, of course, and perhaps more so No effort is required to bring these four musicians With every little note in tune and together and sounding like a real And it is a real treat to hear this music played The Juilliard Quartet was in its absolute primeĪt that time, however. Happens when engineers try to restore a tape they know nothing about, I Original LP in pristine condition, but which sounds OK (shows what Sound questions aside, as you say.īut the Juilliard Quartet's version, which sounds best perhaps on an > Capet), but they play the work in a way one just doesn't hear in Again, the sound is primitive (though much better than the The similarly-named Calvet Quartet made a recording of the work > slow movement, which is glorious - that I can't stop listening to > they bring such a sense of tradition to their playing - especially the Yes, it sounds very primitive next to a modern SACD, but > I am much more fond of the 1928 Capet Quartet's recording than Andy > excerpts from the Belcea Qt which sounded nice. Actually, those are hardy pieces - hard to re > On Jun 7, 9:58�pm, "Thomas Wood" wrote: Again, the sound is primitive (though much better than theĬapet), but they play the work in a way one just doesn't hear inĬoncert today. Slow movement, which is glorious - that I can't stop listening to They bring such a sense of tradition to their playing - especially the I am much more fond of the 1928 Capet Quartet's recording than AndyĮvans is. > I'm probably due for a fresh performance of these works. Actually, those are hardy pieces - hard to really > On Jun 7, 9:58 pm, "Thomas Wood" wrote: Sometimes there is no accounting for ignorance, or taste. > Strads once owned by Paganini-to describe it as "bland"! > Perhaps too middle-of-the-road, but I love the ensemble-four matched > I've been listening to �bleeding chunks on amazon, and I do like Strads once owned by Paganini-to describe it as "bland"! Perhaps too middle-of-the-road, but I love the ensemble-four matched > Tokyo - impressive playing but don't feel they get to the heart of the > Berg - certainly very good but not sure it's a keeper. > Leipzig - good in the Debussy but no Ravel (Faure etc) > Parkany Qt (Praga) - interesting - a contender, has character SACD > Belcea Qt - light and atmospheric, maybe lacks a bit of character > I've been listening to bleeding chunks on amazon, and I do like Where do I go from here? All this is based on excepts. Paris Opera Qt - like their approach but not everything they do Stuyvesant - sound too dim, but not a great oneĬapet - a little disappointing from such a good ensemble, and soundĬamina - musical flow sounds strangely disconnected Keller - bit fast and slick, and slow bits drag Juillard - very good but not quite my tasteīudapest - also very good but looking for something different Tokyo - impressive playing but don't feel they get to the heart of the Much nervousĪurelia Saxophone Qt - I'm speechless. Leipzig - good in the Debussy but no Ravel (Faure etc)īerg - certainly very good but not sure it's a keeper. Parkany Qt (Praga) - interesting - a contender, has character SACD I've been listening to bleeding chunks on amazon, and I do likeīelcea Qt - light and atmospheric, maybe lacks a bit of character If you're looking for fresh, check out Quatuor Ebene on Virgin. ![]()
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