There have been lovely recordings of Mozart's early string quartets before -- one thinks immediately of the Quartetto Italiano recordings released on Philips -- but even the loveliest is no lovelier than this one by the Cuarteto Casals. Because while the Italiano's performances are elegantly polished, its elegance is studied and its polish is nearly perfect, but the Casals' performances are passionately dedicated, its passion is wholly unfeigned, and its dedication passes over into absolute love. There is an energy, an ...
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There have been lovely recordings of Mozart's early string quartets before -- one thinks immediately of the Quartetto Italiano recordings released on Philips -- but even the loveliest is no lovelier than this one by the Cuarteto Casals. Because while the Italiano's performances are elegantly polished, its elegance is studied and its polish is nearly perfect, but the Casals' performances are passionately dedicated, its passion is wholly unfeigned, and its dedication passes over into absolute love. There is an energy, an enthusiasm, even an excitement to the performances that the Italiano cannot match. Part of it may be the Casals' youth -- this is only its third recording since graduating from Escuela Reina Sofia in Madrid -- part of it may be the Casals' nationality -- that it is a Spanish quartet shows in its fiery attack and blazing ensemble -- but most of it is the Casals' temperament -- they are all first-rate players, but the best thing about them is the obvious affection they have for the music....
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Add this copy of W.A. Mozart: Early String Quartets & Divertimenti K. to cart. $15.10, poor condition, Sold by Movie Surplus rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Mobile, AL, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Harmonia Mundi.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Poor. Used-Acceptable, withdrawn library disc(s) with liner notes. Disc(s) should play great without any playback issues. Disc(s) & liner notes may contain typical library markings like stickers, protective label covers, & writing. Discs may be repackaged in library style casing. Back artwork & any other promo material not included.
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