Beethoven: Complete String Quartets [Box set]

Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Medici Quartet (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Medici Quartet
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Audio CD (March 29, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 8
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Nimbus Records
• ASIN: B0000037BC
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,234 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent., May 14, 2000

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Mike Powers "mkp51" (Woolwich, ME USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beethoven: Complete String Quartets (Audio CD)

This is an excellent 8-disc set containing all of Ludwig van Beethoven's string quartets. They were originally recorded by the Medici String Quartet from 1988 to 1990. The Medici Quartet, which at the time of the recordings was the resident quartet at the University of York in Britain, plays these masterpieces with great sensitivity and a high degree of musicianship. The discs' sound quality is first rate, and the recording venue - The Maltings (formerly a medieval brewery, and now a world class music hall) in the British town of Snape, Aldeburgh - adds the necessary feeling of warmth and intimacy to the recordings.

This inexpensive CD set, containing all of Beethoven's string quartets, is truly an excellent bargain! Although these are not the most penetrating readings of Beethoven's string quartets, the Medicis play them flawlessly, and make listening to them an exceptionally enjoyable listening experience.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Value, December 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Beethoven: Complete String Quartets (Audio CD)

The recordings are not perfect, and the technical ability of the Medici Quartet seems stretched on occasions. Nonetheless, the performances are passionate, sympathetic and musical without exception; many of the recordings are superior to more expensive versions (Opp 132 and 95 are particular highlights). At the price, this set is incredibly good value for money and serves as an excellent introduction to Beethoven's quartets.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For the price, this disk set can't be beat!, November 4, 1999

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J.B. (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beethoven: Complete String Quartets (Audio CD)

Beethoven's String Quartets have always been a challenge to perform, and a lot of inferior recordings have been produced. Fortunately, this gem from the Medici Quartet is not one of them. Every performance sparkles, and the price is utterly unbelievable, especially for what you get.