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Tchaikovsky, Borodin Quartet
Tchaikovsky: Complete String Quartets
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (9) - Disc #1
1. Str Qt Movt in B flat: Adagio Misterioso - Allegro Con Moto
2. Str Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: I. Moderato E Semplice
3. Str Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: II. Andante Cantabile
4. Str Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: III. Scherzo. Allegro Non Tanto E Con Fuoco
5. Str Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: IV. Finale. Allegro Giusto
6. Str Qt No.2 in F, Op.22: I. Adagio - Moderato Assai
7. Str Qt No.2 in F, Op.22: II. Scherzo. Allegro Giusto
8. Str Qt No.2 in F, Op.22: III. Andante Ma Non Tanto
9. Str Qt No.2 in F, Op.22: IV. Finale. Allegro Con Moto
Track Listings (8) - Disc #2
1. Str Qt No.3 in e flat, Op.30: I. Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Moderato
2. Str Qt No.3 in e flat, Op.30: II. Allegretto Vivo E Scherzando
3. Str Qt No.3 in e flat, Op.30: III. Andante Funebre E Doloroso Ma Con Moto
4. Str Qt No.3 in e flat, Op.30: IV. Finale. Allegro Non Troppo E Risoluto
5. Souvenir De Florence in d, Op.70: I. Allegro Con Spirito - Borodin Qt/Genrikh Talalyan/Mstislav Rostropovich
6. Souvenir De Florence in d, Op.70: II. Adagio Cantabile E Con Moto - Borodin Qt/Genrikh Talalyan/Mstislav Rostropovich
7. Souvenir De Florence in d, Op.70: III. Allegretto Moderato - Borodin Qt/Genrikh Talalyan/Mstislav Rostropovich
8. Souvenir De Florence in d, Op.70: IV. Allegro Vivace - Borodin Qt/Genrikh Talalyan/Mstislav Rostropovich

CD Details

All Artists: Tchaikovsky, Borodin Quartet
Title: Tchaikovsky: Complete String Quartets
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Chandos
Original Release Date: 1/1/1964
Re-Release Date: 1/23/2001
Album Type: Original recording remastered
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 095115987124

CD Reviews

Inconsistent

B. Thomason | Boulder, CO | 03/20/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"The Borodin's recording of the Shostakovich quartets is the historical benchmark performance. This recording of Tchaikovsky's is sadly not as well prepared. The quartet is out of tune at several points throughout the set, and at some points the energy and intensity lag. Other spots are incredibly exciting and come off very effectively, though in my opinion you'd be better off finding a more contemporary recording."

Great performances

JP Nightingale | 04/13/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm a little surprised by the last reviewer's dismissiveness. These are really first rate recordings with quartet no 1 and the invigorating Souvenir de Florence standing out in particular. The playing is muscular and deeply felt throughout - sure it may not be perfect but that, somehow, is not the point. Don't take my word for it though, have a listen yourself! These are widely loved recordings and you should not take one person's word for it!"