Tchaikovsky: Complete String Quartets [Original recording remastered]

Tchaikovsky (Composer), Borodin Quartet (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Borodin Quartet
• Composer: Tchaikovsky
• Audio CD (January 23, 2001)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Chandos
• ASIN: B00005043D
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,560 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Str Qt Movt in B flat: Adagio Misterioso - Allegro Con Moto

2. Str Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: I. Moderato E Semplice

3. Str Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: II. Andante Cantabile

4. Str Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: III. Scherzo. Allegro Non Tanto E Con Fuoco

5. Str Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: IV. Finale. Allegro Giusto

6. Str Qt No.2 in F, Op.22: I. Adagio - Moderato Assai

7. Str Qt No.2 in F, Op.22: II. Scherzo. Allegro Giusto

8. Str Qt No.2 in F, Op.22: III. Andante Ma Non Tanto

9. Str Qt No.2 in F, Op.22: IV. Finale. Allegro Con Moto

Disc: 2

1. Str Qt No.3 in e flat, Op.30: I. Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Moderato

2. Str Qt No.3 in e flat, Op.30: II. Allegretto Vivo E Scherzando

3. Str Qt No.3 in e flat, Op.30: III. Andante Funebre E Doloroso Ma Con Moto

4. Str Qt No.3 in e flat, Op.30: IV. Finale. Allegro Non Troppo E Risoluto

5. Souvenir De Florence in d, Op.70: I. Allegro Con Spirito - Borodin Qt/Genrikh Talalyan/Mstislav Rostropovich

6. Souvenir De Florence in d, Op.70: II. Adagio Cantabile E Con Moto - Borodin Qt/Genrikh Talalyan/Mstislav Rostropovich

7. Souvenir De Florence in d, Op.70: III. Allegretto Moderato - Borodin Qt/Genrikh Talalyan/Mstislav Rostropovich

8. Souvenir De Florence in d, Op.70: IV. Allegro Vivace - Borodin Qt/Genrikh Talalyan/Mstislav Rostropovich

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great performances, April 13, 2007

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JP Nightingale - See all my reviews

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

I'm a little surprised by the last reviewer's dismissiveness. These are really first rate recordings with quartet no 1 and the invigorating Souvenir de Florence standing out in particular. The playing is muscular and deeply felt throughout - sure it may not be perfect but that, somehow, is not the point. Don't take my word for it though, have a listen yourself! These are widely loved recordings and you should not take one person's word for it!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tchaikovsky String Quartets, May 25, 2007

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George Sand (Berkeley, CA) - See all my reviews

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

This recording of Tchaikovsky's three String Quartets by the Borodin Quartet (including the incomparable late cellist Mstislav Rostropovich) is superb in every way. If you're looking for a recording, this is it!

12 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Inconsistent, March 20, 2005

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B. Thomason (Boulder, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tchaikovsky: Complete String Quartets (Audio CD)

The Borodin's recording of the Shostakovich quartets is the historical benchmark performance. This recording of Tchaikovsky's is sadly not as well prepared. The quartet is out of tune at several points throughout the set, and at some points the energy and intensity lag. Other spots are incredibly exciting and come off very effectively, though in my opinion you'd be better off finding a more contemporary recording.