Search - Dvorak, Moyzes :: String Quartets 12 & 14

GOOD, ma non troppo

DAVID BRYSON | Glossop Derbyshire England | 08/23/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Oh Dvorak! He had real greatness in him, witness the 7th symphony.What about these quartets? They are thoroughly agreeable and accomplished, The F major is a well-known melodious lightweight. The A-flat puts on a graver demeanour. He seems to be getting back to full professionalism after the inspired but undisciplined cello concerto.So what are you looking for in quartets of this period? Leaving Brahms out of the frame, if you want sumptuous melody and beauty of sound, try Borodin's quartets. If you want originality and a fresh approach, try Verdi's quartet. If you want something of a challenge, try Franck's quartet. If you want good quality second-division stuff, try these. The performances suit the music to perfection -- accomplished, professional, pleasant to listen to, nothing to criticise, nothing to get you over-excited."