Beethoven: Les Quatuors à cordes; Trio "L'Archiduc" [Box Set] [Box set, Import]

Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Trio Hongrois (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Trio Hongrois
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Audio CD (July 29, 2002)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Box set, Import
• 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: EMI Classics
• ASIN: B000050470
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #747,926 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. String Quartet No. 1 In F Major

2. String Quartet No. 2 In G Major

3. String Quartet No. 3 In D Major

4. String Quartet No. 4 In C Minor

5. String Quartet No. 5 In A Major

6. String Quartet No. 6 In B Flat Major

7. String Quartet No. 7 In F Major - Razoumovsky

8. String Quartet No. 8 In E Minor - Razoumovsky

9. String Quartet No. 9 In C Major - Razoumovsky

10. String Quartet No. 10 In E Flat Major - Les Harpes

11. String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor - Quartetto Serioso

12. String Quartet No. 12 In E Flat Major

13. String Quartet No. 13 In B Flat Major - Grande Majeur

14. String Quartet No. 14 In C Sharp Minor

15. String Quartet No. 16 In F Major

16. String Quartet No. 15 In A Minor

17. Trio For Piano, Violin And Cello In B Flat Major - L'archiduc

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't hesitate to grab this one!, July 1, 2005

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This review is from: Beethoven: Les Quatuors à cordes; Trio "L'Archiduc" [Box Set] (Audio CD)

This is an 8 disc set that comes in a boxed set of two plastic cases holding 4 cds each. It consists of the complete string quartets of Beethoven performed by the Hungarian Quartet as well as the Archduke Trio as a filler on the last disc. The Trio is from 1961 and the quartets are 1966 recordings; all are in stereo. It is my understanding that the Hungarian Quartet were the first to record the complete string quartets of Beethoven on LPs. That set was recorded in the early 50's with monaural sound.

Sonically, interpretively, and any other way you wish to look at this set, it is splendid. For the listed price, it is simply a tremendous bargain. I only recently obtained this set and was immensely pleased. Don't hesitate to obtain this very fine set. It is better than most modern sets and holds its own against the best of modern sets. Very satisfying. Very cheap. What could be better?