5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely superb!, June 15, 2002
By A Customer
This review is from: Grieg & Debussy: String Quartets (Audio CD)
A glowing Gramophone review led me to this CD. The reviewer was not exaggerating in his praise! The women of the Vertavo String Quartet play with exquisite empathy and energy, and bring out a wealth of nuance that this lovely, good-hearted music, in its score, suggests to these fine artists. The sound quality, I find, is natural, clear and clean - and whether played at low or high volume, has fine presence. My interest is principally in the Grieg, but the Debussy, too, is "an immense world of delight". Subtlety does not diminish ardor. This pairing is apt, since early Debussy (such as this Quartet) was, like early Delius (as in his beautiful Florida Suite), noticeably influenced by Grieg. Amidst the surfeit of CDs, this one is truly a landmark recording. If this repertoire is your cup of ambrosia - I'd say, hesitate not, o seeker.
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