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- Original Release Date: 8 Sep 2008
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| Play | 1. String Quartet In G Minor Op. 10: I. Animé Et Très Décidé | 6:25 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 2. String Quartet In G Minor Op. 10: II. Assez Vif Et Bien Rythmé | 4:01 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 3. String Quartet In G Minor Op. 10: III. Andantino (Doucement Expressif) | 8:18 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 4. String Quartet In G Minor Op. 10: IV. Très Modéré - Très Animé | 7:26 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 5. String Quartet In E Minor Op.121: I Allegro Moderato | 6:32 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 6. String Quartet In E Minor Op.121: II Andante | 10:07 | £2.99 | ||
| Play | 7. String Quartet In E Minor Op.121: III Allegro | 7:46 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 8. String Quartet In F Major: I Allegro Moderato - Très Doux | 8:50 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 9. String Quartet In F Major: II Assez Vif - Très Rythmé | 6:29 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 10. String Quartet In F Major: III Très Lent | 9:47 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 11. String Quartet In F Major: IV Vif Et Agité | 4:40 | £0.89 |
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This has been eagerly awaited after hearing the Ebene perform the Debussy and the Ravel live at this summer's Salzburg Festival. They are a young group of musicians who also appear on the European jazz scene. This brings to their playing a buzz which may be linked to their ability to improvise freely. However, when playing these pieces there is a discipline evident in their interpretation as well. Hear also their interpretation of the first three Barok Quartets and sublime live recordings of Haydn.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having read the rave reviews, and though possessing a very serviceable White Label/Bartok Quartet version of the Debussy/Ravel/Dvorak quartets, I gave in to the excitement and purchased the Ebene's recording - and the Faure instead of the Dvorak was a nice touch.
On first listening, and thereafter, I detected scattered extra-musical 'boomy thumping', though largely in the Ravel & Debussy quartets. In addition there were rather too noticeable (though fortunately, very occasional) sharp intakes of breath (and the Ebenes really are too young for this affectation). However, it is the 'thumping' that worries me. I can hardly believe that it is a pressing fault, but is perhaps the result of over-close miking and poor-ish editing. However, after a time it becomes aurally uncomfortable and thereby interferes markedly with the enjoyment of an otherwise superlative performance/recording.
On first listening, and thereafter, I detected scattered extra-musical 'boomy thumping', though largely in the Ravel & Debussy quartets. In addition there were rather too noticeable (though fortunately, very occasional) sharp intakes of breath (and the Ebenes really are too young for this affectation). However, it is the 'thumping' that worries me. I can hardly believe that it is a pressing fault, but is perhaps the result of over-close miking and poor-ish editing. However, after a time it becomes aurally uncomfortable and thereby interferes markedly with the enjoyment of an otherwise superlative performance/recording.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I agree entirely with DHL's review of this disc. Quatuor Ébène are a fantastic quartet, and their debut disc of Haydn (String Quartets Op. 64 No. 5 'the Lark' (Quatuor Ebene)) remains a firm favourite of mine. This disc is just as good, showing that they have as much empathy with Ravel, Debussy and Fauré as Haydn and their superb technique, faultless intonation and brilliant mutual understanding are well in evidence here.
Radio 3's Building A Library reviewer recently chose this recording of the Fauré quartet as the best available, in the face of phenomenal competition form the world's best quartets of the last 80 years, which probably says a lot more than I can about the quality of this disc. It's fabulous and very warmly recommended.
(Do try their Haydn disc, too. If you already like Haydn's string quartets it will be a terrific addition to your collection, and if you're looking for a place to start on them you couldn't do better - it's absolutely terrific.)
Update - 3rd October 2009: This disc has just won "Recording of the Year" at the 2009 Gramophone Awards - just about the most prestigious award available anywhere. It's a deserved honour for a terrific recording by a very fine quartet. I'm delighted!
Radio 3's Building A Library reviewer recently chose this recording of the Fauré quartet as the best available, in the face of phenomenal competition form the world's best quartets of the last 80 years, which probably says a lot more than I can about the quality of this disc. It's fabulous and very warmly recommended.
(Do try their Haydn disc, too. If you already like Haydn's string quartets it will be a terrific addition to your collection, and if you're looking for a place to start on them you couldn't do better - it's absolutely terrific.)
Update - 3rd October 2009: This disc has just won "Recording of the Year" at the 2009 Gramophone Awards - just about the most prestigious award available anywhere. It's a deserved honour for a terrific recording by a very fine quartet. I'm delighted!
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Quator Ebene has made the best recording of Ravel's string quartet I ever heard. Sensible, passionate. Read more
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These four young men are absolutely something again. Their playing is of the highest quality as is the recording. The music is quite delightful. Read more
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This quartet is playing some of the most refreshing interpretations of music within their repetoire. Recommended.
Published on 20 April 2010 by G. Callan
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You might not think you need yet another recording of the Debussy and Ravel quartets, but this is played with such feeling, energy and precision that you do, honest... Read more
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'modern ' quartet writing and interpretations as they should be...
Beautifully played with passion and understanding .All three works delightfully modern in style but completely dfferent by each composer . Read more
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