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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great performances
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...
Published on April 13, 2007 by JP Nightingale

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12 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Inconsistent
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...
Published on March 20, 2005 by B. Thomason


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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great performances, April 13, 2007
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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tchaikovsky String Quartets, May 25, 2007
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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!
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12 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Inconsistent, March 20, 2005
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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.
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