The Cleveland Quartet seems to be one of those ensembles that you either truly admire or truly dislike. Is it the most technically proficient quartet on the market? Probably not. Is the intonation flawless? Not exactly. Do the musicians sometimes take a little license with rhythms? Certainly. Do they play with verve and continually take risks? Absolutely. Do they always play with their hearts on their sleeves? Definitely. The appreciation of this particular album will come down to individual preferences in these areas. ...
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The Cleveland Quartet seems to be one of those ensembles that you either truly admire or truly dislike. Is it the most technically proficient quartet on the market? Probably not. Is the intonation flawless? Not exactly. Do the musicians sometimes take a little license with rhythms? Certainly. Do they play with verve and continually take risks? Absolutely. Do they always play with their hearts on their sleeves? Definitely. The appreciation of this particular album will come down to individual preferences in these areas. Mendelssohn gives the Cleveland Quartet an opportunity to truly push the envelope in terms of sheer velocity. The Allegro di molto of the third-movement Intermezzo is pure electricity and keeps the listener glued to see if the pace can be maintained. Likewise, the fiery playing in the fourth movement Presto is stunning and exciting.For the second half of the album, the Cleveland Quartet is joined by one of its protégé ensembles, the Meliora Quartet. On listening, it is abundantly clear...
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Add this copy of Quartet & Octet to cart. $6.39, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Telarc Distribution.
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