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Their playing is a joy... Using a wide dynamic range, the Cuarteto take us on an emotionally tempestuous journey. --The Times
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HMF 902121; HARMONIA MUNDI - Francia;
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By The Dealer
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Just got this excellent CD by Cuarteto Casals and I can't stop playing it!
The G major quartet is a truly great work that deserves a much wider hearing and this committed performance, with stunning sound, is the perfect ambassador for it.
I've already got the brilliant performances by the Allegri, Lindsay and Busch quartets but I still think that this is worth having.
It is always good to hear a classic work by fine performers with the latest recording technology.
This CD was much lauded by the British Press and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to all music lovers.
The G major quartet is a truly great work that deserves a much wider hearing and this committed performance, with stunning sound, is the perfect ambassador for it.
I've already got the brilliant performances by the Allegri, Lindsay and Busch quartets but I still think that this is worth having.
It is always good to hear a classic work by fine performers with the latest recording technology.
This CD was much lauded by the British Press and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to all music lovers.
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Ensemble that redefines the art of String Quartet Playing
25 Nov 2012
By Peter G. Watchorn
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In the wake of the Alban Berg Quartett and the Hugo Wolf Quartet from Vienna, now we have the Cuarteto Casals of Spain redefining the very standards of modern string quartet playing. This expert group is at the highest level of ensemble playing, refinement and sheer excitement. As is true of an increasing number of younger quartets, they do not hesitate to employ a wide spectrum of vibrato, flexible bowing and dynamics (the influence of the "historical" performance movement is evident here), their bowing and articulation are both extraordinary and they think as one: they play this music like a composer would, with a true sense of architecture and harmonic direction. One of the three best recordings of the great G major Quartet, in which Schubert matches or even exceeds Beethoven's late achievements in this genre. All repeats are included in D.887. The other best versions are those of the Alban Berg Quartett (the second, live one is my favorite), and the recent release by the Hugo Wolf Quartett of Vienna. A truly compelling performance. Buy it.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great playing and sound
14 Nov 2012
By XV Corps
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a great recording of Quartet No. 15. It may be the best of Schubert's quartets and this group plays it beautifully. I highly recommend it. This is a treasure.
1 of 9 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Schubert on an off-day.
9 Feb 2013
By Edna Reith
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Much as I adore Schubert, this just didn't do it for me. I'll probably sell it on when I do my next clear out.
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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