The history of the Budapest String Quartet is as intricate and multifaceted as the many musicians who played under its name. During the span of its 50-year existence, the personnel of the quartet changed frequently and quickly. But what did not change was its continued appeal both in public concert halls and in recording venues. Recordings such as this one clearly demonstrate why this is the case. For starters, it was among the very first ensembles to bring an academic and thoughtful approach to the performance of the ...
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The history of the Budapest String Quartet is as intricate and multifaceted as the many musicians who played under its name. During the span of its 50-year existence, the personnel of the quartet changed frequently and quickly. But what did not change was its continued appeal both in public concert halls and in recording venues. Recordings such as this one clearly demonstrate why this is the case. For starters, it was among the very first ensembles to bring an academic and thoughtful approach to the performance of the Beethoven quartets and these musical decisions have stood the test of time. As recording artists, they had the luxury of utilizing the very best recording technology available at the time. This set of recordings, made in the latter half of the 1930s, is amazingly clear, warm-sounding, and well-balanced. From a technical standpoint, the Budapest Quartet, in all its manifestations, easily holds its own against contemporary musicians. Fast passages are beautifully articulate and precise....
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Add this copy of Biddulph / Budapest Quartet / Beethoven: String to cart. $15.95, very good condition, Sold by 86 Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Maplewood, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Biddulph Records.
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Very Good. Size: 5x4x0; Biddulph 80221-2; recordings from 1935-1938; a couple of tiny dings to booklet; a couple of minor bends to rear cover art; jewel case is in excellent condition; disc is mint/near mint; because we care that your order arrives in the condition stated, we have additionally sealed the case in bubblewrap for added protection during shipment.
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Very good. Disc(s) have been resurfaced using a professional-grade machine. Case shows moderate wear and tear. All items include the original case and artwork. All items ship Mon-Fri.
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