Name: Bartók: The String Quartets par Emerson String Quartet
Brand: Emerson String Quartet
SKU: 028942365728
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Among the top performers of Béla Bartók's six string quartets, the Emerson String Quartet has had few rivals, and it is perhaps only matched in technical prowess and expressive clarity by the Takács String Quartet in its 1998 recordings on London, and historically, by the Juilliard String Quartet in its legendary 1963 cycle for Columbia. While the Takács may be more heated in its folk-like expressions and fiery rhythms, and the Juilliard more coolly classical in tone and execution, the Emerson takes a legitimate position between the two: there is room for some flexibility in Bartók, and to the extent that the Emerson gives a balanced presentation of the composer's impulses and aesthetics, the interpretations are effective and feel authentic without ever falling into clichés. The Emerson's award-winning 1988 set presents the works three to a disc, with odd-numbered quartets on the first and even-numbered on the second, to fit easily on two CDs without the break that a sequential order causes. Deutsche Grammophon's recording technology has been improved over the years since these recordings were made, but the sound is still terrific for late-'80s digital quality, though the slightly dry ambience may not be to everyone's taste.

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Bartók: The String Quartets

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Volume 1

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Volume 1

1. String Quartet No.1, Sz. 40 (Op.7) - Bartók: String Quartet No.1, BB 52, Op.7, Sz. 40 - 1. Lento

2. String Quartet No.1, Sz. 40 (Op.7) - Bartók: String Quartet No.1, BB 52, Op.7, Sz. 40 - 2. Allegretto

3. String Quartet No.1, Sz. 40 (Op.7) - Bartók: String Quartet No.1, BB 52, Op.7, Sz. 40 - 3. Introduzione. Allegro - Allegro vivace

4. String Quartet No.3, Sz. 85 - Bartók: String Quartet No.3, BB 93, Sz.85 - 1. Prima parte (Moderato)

5. String Quartet No.3, Sz. 85 - Bartók: String Quartet No.3, BB 93, Sz.85 - 2. Seconda parte. Allegro - attacca: Ricapitulazione della prima parte. Moderato

6. String Quartet No.3, Sz. 85 - Bartók: String Quartet No.3, BB 93, Sz.85 - 3. Coda. Allegro molto

7. String Quartet No.5, Sz. 102 - Bartók: String Quartet No.5, BB 110, Sz.102 - 1. Allegro

8. String Quartet No.5, Sz. 102 - Bartók: String Quartet No.5, BB 110, Sz.102 - 2. Adagio molto

9. String Quartet No.5, Sz. 102 - Bartók: String Quartet No.5, BB 110, Sz.102 - 3. Scherzo. Alla bulgarese

10. String Quartet No.5, Sz. 102 - Bartók: String Quartet No.5, BB 110, Sz.102 - 4. Andante

11. String Quartet No.5, Sz. 102 - Bartók: String Quartet No.5, BB 110, Sz.102 - 5. Finale. Allegro vivace

Volume 2

1. String Quartet No.2, Sz. 67 (Op.17) - Bartók: String Quartet No.2, BB 75, Op.17, Sz.67 - 1. Moderato

2. String Quartet No.2, Sz. 67 (Op.17) - Bartók: String Quartet No.2, BB 75, Op.17, Sz.67 - 2. Allegro molto capriccioso

3. String Quartet No.2, Sz. 67 (Op.17) - Bartók: String Quartet No.2, BB 75, Op.17, Sz.67 - 3. Lento

4. String Quartet No.4, Sz. 91 - Bartók: String Quartet No.4, BB 95, Sz.91 - 1. Allegro

5. String Quartet No.4, Sz. 91 - Bartók: String Quartet No.4, BB 95, Sz.91 - 2. Prestissimo, con sordino

6. String Quartet No.4, Sz. 91 - Bartók: String Quartet No.4, BB 95, Sz.91 - 3. Non troppo lento

7. String Quartet No.4, Sz. 91 - Bartók: String Quartet No.4, BB 95, Sz.91 - 4. Allegretto pizzicato

8. String Quartet No.4, Sz. 91 - Bartók: String Quartet No.4, BB 95, Sz.91 - 5. Allegro molto

9. String Quartet No.6, Sz. 114 - Bartók: String Quartet No.6, BB 119, Sz.114 - 1. Mesto - Vivace

10. String Quartet No.6, Sz. 114 - Bartók: String Quartet No.6, BB 119, Sz.114 - 2. Mesto - Marcia

11. String Quartet No.6, Sz. 114 - Bartók: String Quartet No.6, BB 119, Sz.114 - 3. Mesto - Burletta (Moderato)

12. String Quartet No.6, Sz. 114 - Bartók: String Quartet No.6, BB 119, Sz.114 - 4. Mesto

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