Tchaikovsky: String Quartets 2

On this CD:

1. String Quartet No. 3 in E flat minor, Op. 30
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky


2. Allegro vivace, for string quartet in B flat major
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky


Tchaikovsky: String Quartets 2, Music, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Chamber, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Composers, Quartet for Four String Instruments
Dvorák, Tchaikovsky, Borodin: Quartets
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Streamlined from Russia -- not for everyone
  • What an artificial performance it is!
  • Disappointing for the Emerson String Quartet
  • A genuine surprise.
  • Excellent music, excellent renditions
 Dvorák, Tchaikovsky, Borodin: Quartets
Antonin Dvorak , Alexander Borodin , Eugene Drucker , Lawrence Dutton , David Finckel , and Philip Setzer
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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ASIN: B000001GO3
Release Date: 1995-10-17

Tracks:

  1. String Quartet No. 12 In F Major, Op. 96 'American': I. Allegro ma non troppo
  2. String Quartet No. 12 In F Major, Op. 96 'American': 2. Lento
  3. String Quartet No. 12 In F Major, Op. 96 'American': 3. Molto vivace
  4. String Quartet No. 12 In F Major, Op. 96 'American': 4. Finale: Vivace, ma non troppo
  5. String Quartet No. 1 In D Major, Op. 11: 1. moderato e semplice
  6. String Quartet No. 1 In D Major, Op. 11: 2. Andante cantabile
  7. String Quartet No. 1 In D Major, Op. 11: 3. Scherzo: Allegro non tanto -- Trio
  8. String Quartet No. 1 In D Major, Op. 11: 4. Finale: Allegro giusto - Allegro vivace
  9. String Quartet No. 2 In D Major: 1. Allegro moderato
  10. String Quartet No. 2 In D Major: 2. Scherzo: Allegro
  11. String Quartet No. 2 In D Major: 3. Notturno: Andante
  12. String Quartet No. 2 In D Major: 4. Finale: Andante - Vivace

Amazon.com

The Emersons offer one of the very best accounts of the popular American Quartet on disc. It is dramatic, exuberant, persuasive, and right to the point--a well-paced reading full of ravishing details (like the dueting of the violins in the slow movement) that has been beautifully recorded. Originally made for Book-of-the-Month Club in 1984, the recording was later picked up by DG and first released in the U.S. in 1990. For this reissue, it has been coupled with equally well-played accounts of quartets by Borodin and Tchaikovsky, which makes for an especially well-filled CD. --Ted Libbey

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Streamlined from Russia -- not for everyone.......2007-07-01

The string quartets of Dvorak and Borodin are among the lushest and easy-to-listen music in the genre, romanticism for every ear. Because of the hummable tunes in the Borodin 2nd (lifted wholesale to become part of the Broadway musical, Kismet) and the folsy vigor of Dvorak's "American" Quartet #12, most performers emphasize this lushness. Not the Emersons, whose readings here are clean and streamlined. They don't dig deep into the wood the way the Alban berg Qt. do. Their is the patented Emerson virtuosity at work, though, with impeccable intonation and matched timbres.

For me, the effect was refreshing, particularly in the Borodin, which hwere gets a performance that never threatens to become gooey. The Dvorak is a mite too efficient and far removed form its folk inspiration, yet still impressive technically. Its buoyancy creates a great deal of enjoyment. I've never been able to warm up to Tchaikovsky's quartet writing, but here again the Emersons go for clean lines over Russian luxuriousness.

In all, a very appealing CD that groups three favorites in vintage Emerson Qt. performances. Very good sound, too.

1 out of 5 stars What an artificial performance it is!.......2007-02-17

Dvorak is just okay. Not a superior performance to their rivals, but it's just about the average. Nothing special. Nothing to comment.
Tchaikovsky? Again, no noteworthy point to make here.
Borodin? This is certainly one of the poorest performance of this music on the CD that I've ever heard. The problem is the Notturno movent.
here we have something very unpleasant music making here. The Emersons probably think that the movement is to be played with full of emotion and involvement. They may be right. But, playing this popular movement with emotional involvement does not mean that it is to be played very slowly and dully. What are they aiming at? What are they "thinking" when they treat this movement in a totally no-brainer way?

They are probaly perfect in terms of their technical flawless. But I always witness thet they do not seem to have found the way to play certain music. In short words, no attachment, no careful studying of the score, no soul. There only remains an artificial performance of the music. Good pretenders, but single CD from them has never moved me.
Beethoven quartets set was another joke.

Well.... but I cannot live without their Schostakovich. Yes, they are all not that bad anyway.

BTW, if it comes down to Borodin's second quartet, the Cleveland Quartet is my first pick.

3 out of 5 stars Disappointing for the Emerson String Quartet.......2006-07-19

The Emerson String Quartet, no matter what some believe, is technically and artistically one of the best quartets in the world. This album, however, is not one of their best. The playing is somewhat lethargic, and the quartets themselves, while being somewhat popular (particularly the Borodin), are not masterpieces within the genre.

The Dvorak is fine, a 4 star effort. The Tchaikovsky is only average. The Borodin is, well, something else. The Emerson plays it to appeal to a crowd who can only appreciate "pops classical styling."

When listening to the Borodin all I hear is the advertisement for the World's Most Beautiful Music" collection, (just send in your $ for some CD's containing classical music played by various studio orchestras.) This, I find, is perhaps the most distracting aspect of the music. I don't hear the quartet. I hear the advertisement instead. So perhaps I am being unfair to the Emerson String Quartet on this one. It might be the same as thinking about "A Clockwise Orange" when listening to Beethoven's ninth.

But even barring the Borodin, the other two quartets just don't quite measure up to what I expect to hear from this wonderful quartet.

5 out of 5 stars A genuine surprise........2006-03-16

Though I'd heard of Borodin before, I hadn't realized what a wonderful composer he truly was. The second movement of his second quartet is revelatory, and this recording of it (compared to others I've heard since) is definitive for its clarity, tenderness, and directness of expression.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent music, excellent renditions.......2005-06-28

Most people viewing this item probably haven't heard of Borodin before, and I must assure such people that the Borodin quartet on this recording is more than worth listening to! The star of these three compositions is, of course, the American quartet, which is legendary. Though I haven't listened to any other performers playing the quartet, the Emerson Quartet's sound is exquisite, with each detail executed to perfection. You can't expect much else - the Emerson Quartet is always great.

I usually don't like Tchaikovsky, but the quartet on this recording is wonderfully melodic. And together, these three quartets on one CD make for one great purchase.

Great sound, great performance, great music - at a great price. What else could you ask for?
Tchaikovsky: String Quartets Nos. 1 - 3/Souvenir De Florence
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great playing, amazing music, unbalanced recording
  • All-star performance of some sadly neglected music
 Tchaikovsky: String Quartets Nos. 1 - 3/Souvenir De Florence

Manufacturer: Teldec
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  5. Beethoven: String Quartets

ASIN: B000000SIT
Release Date: 1993-11-02

Tracks:

  1. String Quartet No. 1 In D Major, Op. 11: Moderato e semplice
  2. String Quartet No. 1 In D Major, Op. 11: Andante cantabile
  3. String Quartet No. 1 In D Major, Op. 11: Scherzo: Allegro non tanto e con fuoco
  4. String Quartet No. 1 In D Major, Op. 11: Finale: Allegro giusta
  5. String Quartet In B Flat Major: Adagio misterioso - Allegro con moto - Adagio misterioso
  6. Souvenir de Florence (Sextet In D Minor, op. 70): Allegro con spirito
  7. Souvenir de Florence (Sextet In D Minor, op. 70): Adagio cantabile e con moto
  8. Souvenir de Florence (Sextet In D Minor, op. 70): Allegretto moderato
  9. Souvenir de Florence (Sextet In D Minor, op. 70): Allegro vivace

Tracks:

  1. String Quartet No. 2 In F Major, Op. 22: Adagio - Moderato assai
  2. String Quartet No. 2 In F Major, Op. 22: Scherzo: Allegro giusto
  3. String Quartet No. 2 In F Major, Op. 22: Andante ma non tanto
  4. String Quartet No. 2 In F Major, Op. 22: Finale: Allegro con moto
  5. String Quartet No. 3 In E-Flat Minor, Op. 30: Andante sostenuto
  6. String Quartet No. 3 In E-Flat Minor, Op. 30: Allegretto vivo e scherzando
  7. String Quartet No. 3 In E-Flat Minor, Op. 30: Andante funebre e doloroso, ma con moto
  8. String Quartet No. 3 In E-Flat Minor, Op. 30: Finale: Allegro non troppo e risoluto

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great playing, amazing music, unbalanced recording.......2005-10-24

My comment will only focus on the recording as I cannot agree more with other reviewers as far as interpretation and music are concerned.

The teldec engineers have focused on the violins and forgotten that a quartet is a balanced ensemble and thus viola and cello are not accompaniement. Their bias damages the final result and suppress the rich interplay Borodin has been renown for. For instance in the fugue of the second quartet last mvt, the cello is barely audible and all ears are on the violins. The result of this takes its toll when the reverberent acoustics saturates the microphones in some powerful zingers shooting.

It also makes the listening tiring as you have to extract the other instruments lines from the soloists... So 4 stars when it should have been a no brainer 5!

(listening was made on professional JBL studio monitors, Bryston amps and Linn source)

5 out of 5 stars All-star performance of some sadly neglected music.......2005-09-23

I am a huge fan of the Borodin quartet. I had heard Schubert's quintet performed by the Emerson Quartet, and after hearing the same piece performed by the Borodin Quartet, I was blown away by how overrated the Emerson ensemble is.
That Tchaikovsky's chamber music doesn't receive the fanfare it deserves is understandable; the composer's orchestral works are so widely acclaimed that it tends to cast a shadow over the rest of his oeuvre. However, these are worth a purchase for sure. Tchaikovsky was a master of music writing for strings, and this medium lets him show off his virtuosic side with more ease than the symphonic medium. My bias towards fugues predisposes me to the 2nd quartet and the Souvenir de Florence and their contrapuntal finales; but that is not to say they stand alone on this 2 disc set. Each of the Quartets, as well as the Souvenir de Florence, are filled with charming melodies, folk music overtones, and the driving, rhythmic and dynamic writing style typical of a composer so celebrated for these techniques. The set also includes the B-Flat quartet, a work without opus but nonetheless a nice addition.
The recording is impeccable, as are all of the Borodin's efforts on the Teldec label. If you find yourself interested in Tchaikovsky's chamberworks after listening to these little-known masterpieces, you should check out his Piano Trio, a monstrous piece at nearly 50 minutes in length but well worth your time.
Tchaikovsky: Complete String Quartets
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Tchaikovsky String Quartets
  • Great performances
  • Inconsistent
 Tchaikovsky: Complete String Quartets

Manufacturer: Chandos
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ASIN: B00005043D
Release Date: 2001-01-23

Tracks:

  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

Tracks:

  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:

5 out of 5 stars Tchaikovsky String Quartets.......2007-05-25

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!

5 out of 5 stars Great performances.......2007-04-13

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!

3 out of 5 stars Inconsistent.......2005-03-21

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.
Tchaikovsky: String Quartets, Vol. 2
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    ASIN: B00004VXDQ
    Release Date: 2000-09-26

    Tracks:

    1. Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Moderato
    2. Allegretto Vivo E Scherzando
    3. Andante Funebre E Doloroso, Ma Con Moto
    4. Finale: Allegro Non Troppo E Risoluto
    5. Adagio Misterioso - Allegro Con Moto
    6. Allegretto (E Major)
    7. Allegro Vivace (B Flat Major)
    8. Andante Molto (G Major)
    9. Andante Ma Non Troppo (E Minor): Prelude (With Double Bass) - Istvan Toth
    The Music of a Victoria Christmas
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    • Not just for Christmas
    • This music is heavenly!
    		 The Music of a Victoria Christmas

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    ASIN: B000002SNH
    Release Date: 1992-11-10

    Tracks:

    1. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Christopher Parkening
    2. O Come, All Ye Faithful - Empire Brass
    3. The Last Spring - Academn Of St. Martin-In-The-Fields
    4. Canzon - Taverner Consort
    5. Minuet - Academn Of St. Martin-In-The-Fields
    6. Gagliarda Seconda - Tragicomedia
    7. Dance Of The Sugarplum Fairy - Andre Previn
    8. Suite De Voltes - Early Music Consort Of London
    9. Sonata A Quattro In A - Philharmonic String Soloists Of Berlin
    10. Sheep May Safely Graze - George Thalben-Ball
    11. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman - Empire Brass
    12. Allemanda - Various Artists
    13. Canon - Academn Of St. Martin-In-The-Fields
    14. God Alone Should Have My Heart - Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
    15. Fantasia On Greensleves - Vernon Handley
    16. Allegro Non Molto - Taverner Players
    17. Largo - Taverner Players
    18. Allegro - Taverner Players
    19. Joy To The World - Empire Brass

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Not just for Christmas.......2001-01-07

    Even though I recieved this CD after Christmas, I've enjoyed the music more than most of my recent purchases. There are only a couple of selections that would be considered Christmas carols, but even those, along with the others, are some of the loveliest music you could hope to find. Relaxing and uplifting at the same time. I'll be playing this all year round.

    5 out of 5 stars This music is heavenly!.......2000-12-14

    While not all of the music presented on this CD is what one would consider "traditional" Christmas fare, I happen to find this a refreshing mix of recognized Christmas favorites tossed in with a wonderful rendition of great classical favorites. This pairing makes for a delightful classical Christmas CD which is both contemplative yet stirring. It happens to be the favorite Holiday CD in my collection. In fact, when Christmas is over, I hate to put it away!
    Tchaikovsky: String Quartets, Vol.1
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      ASIN: B00004TF2T
      Release Date: 2000-07-18

      Tracks:

      1. Str Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: Moderato E Semplice
      2. Str Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: Andante Cantabile
      3. Str Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: Scherzo: Allegro Non Tanto E Con Fuoco
      4. Str Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: Finale: Allegro Giusto
      5. Str Qt No.2 in F, Op.22: Adagio, Moderato Assai (Quasi Andantino)
      6. Str Qt No.2 in F, Op.22: Scherzo: Allegro Giusto
      7. Str Qt No.2 in F, Op.22: Andante Ma Non Tanto
      8. Str Qt No.2 in F, Op.22: Finale: Allegro Con Moto
      String Quartets
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        		String Quartets
        Tchaikovsky , Borodin , and Prague String Quartet
        Manufacturer: Supraphon
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B00006B1O0
        Release Date: 2002-07-16
        Tchaikovsky - String Quartets 1, 2 & 3, Souveni de Florence - Borodin Quartet, Mstislav Rostropovich (2 CDs)
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          		Tchaikovsky - String Quartets 1, 2 & 3, Souveni de Florence - Borodin Quartet, Mstislav Rostropovich (2 CDs)

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          Binding: Audio CD
          ASIN: B00094CWG2

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          P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY. CD 1. String Quartet No.1 in D major, Op.11: 1. Moderato e semplce 2. Andante cantabile 3. Scherzo: Allegro non tanto e con fuoco 4. Finale: Allegro giusto. String Quartet No.2 in F major, Op.22: 5. Adagio, moderato assai 6. Scherzo: Allegro giusto 7. Andante ma non tanto 8. Finale: Allegro con moto. Recorded: No.1 (1979), No.2 (1978). Total time 67:03. CD 2. String Quartet No.3 in E flat minor, Op.30: 1. Andante sostenuto 2. Allegretto vivo e scherzando 3. Andante funebre e doloroso, ma con moto 4. Finale: Allegro non troppo e risoluto. Souvenir de Florence in D Minor, Op.70: 5. Allegro con spirito 6. Adagio cantabile e con moto 7. Allegretto moderato 8. Allegro vivace. Mikhail Kopelman, (1st Vn), Andrei Abramenkov (2nd Vn), Dimitri Shebalin (Va), Valentin Berlinsky (Vc), Genrikh Talayan (Va), Mstislav Rostropovich (Vc). Recorded: No.3 (1979), Souvenir (1965). Total time 71:45.
          Tchaikovsky - Complete String Quartets and Souvenir de Florence - Borodin Quartet (2 CD Set)
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            		Tchaikovsky - Complete String Quartets and Souvenir de Florence - Borodin Quartet (2 CD Set)

            Manufacturer: Melodiya
            ProductGroup: Classical
            Binding: Audio CD
            ASIN: B000J0BIJI

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            CD 1 String Quartet No.1 in D major, Op.11 1. Moderato e semplce 2. Andante cantabile 3. Scherzo: Allegro non tanto e con fuoco 4. Finale: Allegro giusto String Quartet No.2 in F major, Op.22 5. Adagio, moderato assai 6. Scherzo: Allegro giusto 7. Andante ma non tanto 8. Finale: Allegro con moto Recorded: No.1 (1979), No.2 (1978) Total time 67:03 CD 2 String Quartet No.3 in E flat minor, Op.30 1. Andante sostenuto 2. Allegretto vivo e scherzando 3. Andante funebre e doloroso, ma con moto 4. Finale: Allegro non troppo e risoluto Souvenir de Florence in D Minor, Op.70 5. Allegro con spirito 6. Adagio cantabile e con moto 7. Allegretto moderato 8. Allegro vivace Mikhail Kopelman, (1st Vn), Andrei Abramenkov (2nd Vn), Dimitri Shebalin (Va), Valentin Berlinsky (Vc), Genrikh Talayan (Va), Mstislav Rostropovich (Vc) Recorded: No.3 (1979), Souvenir (1965)
            Tchaikovsky: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2
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              		Tchaikovsky: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2

              Manufacturer: High Definition(Hdc)
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

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              ASIN: B00003Q5F5
              Release Date: 2000-05-09

              Tracks:

              1. Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: I. Moderato E Semplice
              2. Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: II. Andante Cantabile
              3. Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: III. Scherzo. Allegro Non Tanto E Con Fuoco
              4. Qt No.1 in D, Op.11: IV. Finale. Allegro Giusto - Andante - Allegro Vivace
              5. Qt No.3 in e flat, Op.30: I. Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Moderato - Andante Sostenuto
              6. Qt No.3 in e flat, Op.30: II. Allegretto Vivo E Scherzando
              7. Qt No.3 in e flat, Op.30: III. Andante Funebre E Doloroso, Ma Con Moto
              8. Qt No.3 in e flat, Op.30: IV. Finale. Allegro Non Troppo E Risoluto

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              9. Violin Concertos 3 4 & 5
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