Mozart: String Quartets (Complete Mozart Edition, Vol. 12) [Box set]

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Quartetto Italiano (Orchestra), Paolo Borciani (Performer), Elisa Pegreffi (Performer), Piero Farulli (Performer), Franco Rossi (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Paolo Borciani, Elisa Pegreffi, Piero Farulli, Franco Rossi
• Orchestra: Quartetto Italiano
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Audio CD (April 5, 1991)
• Number of Discs: 8
• Format: Box set
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• Label: Philips
• ASIN: B00000410T
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,575 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a remarkable set, November 7, 2002

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This review is from: Mozart: String Quartets (Complete Mozart Edition, Vol. 12) (Audio CD)

This box set is a fantastic addition to anyone's Mozart collection. Performances are passionate and simply beautiful.
It is fascinating to listen to the quartets chronologically and hear Mozart's development as a composer (even the earliest quartets have many fine moments). While the sound quality of the quartets recorded in 1966 are not as crisp as those recorded in the 70s, every disc has acceptable sound and is a treasure in itself.
Highest of recommendations!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding and a Remarkable Bargain, August 10, 2005

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R. Albin (Ann Arbor, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mozart: String Quartets (Complete Mozart Edition, Vol. 12) (Audio CD)

Mozart's string quartets need no introduction. This collection is a compilation of recordings made by the famous Quartetto Italiano over a period of several years. The playing is excellent and it is very interesting to hear this range of quartets played by a single ensemble. At less than $14 per disk (Amazon list price plus shipping costs), this is an incredible bargain for so much rewarding music.

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nobilissima visione!, March 31, 2005

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Hiram Gomez Pardo (Valencia, Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mozart: String Quartets (Complete Mozart Edition, Vol. 12) (Audio CD)

Since you listen the first bars of any of these memorable works, you feel the difference that makes the great difference. The approach given by these excellent musicians is unique in what sublime perfection, astonishing musicality and enrapturing commitment concerns. Paolo Borciani, the unforgettable leader of this ensemble sealed his name in the Holly Pantheon of the greatest with these unvaluable, prodigious and lavish recordings.
All the possible adjectives are not enough to describe the status of these performances.
Don't miss these golden recordings under no pretext!