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  • Ferretfancy
    Full Member
    • Nov 2010
    • 3487

    Verdi and Strauss Quartets

    I have the Delme Quartet CD on Hyperion of the Verdi and Strauss Quartets, but I find the sound rather thin and would like to find an alternative pairing. There doesn't seem to be much choice, has anybody a recommendation, particularly for the Strauss?
  • pastoralguy
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    • Nov 2010
    • 7732

    #2
    Sorry. I don't know the Strauss Quartet at all, a situation I will attempt to remedy tomorrow. However, I can recommend the Hagen Quartet in the Verdi. Very fine recording, imho.

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    • reinerfan
      Full Member
      • Nov 2010
      • 106

      #3
      You could try the Naxos disc with the Strauss, Verdi and Puccini Quartets with the Ensö Quartet. I find the performances and the sound quality very satisfactory.

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      • Ferretfancy
        Full Member
        • Nov 2010
        • 3487

        #4
        Originally posted by reinerfan View Post
        You could try the Naxos disc with the Strauss, Verdi and Puccini Quartets with the Ensö Quartet. I find the performances and the sound quality very satisfactory.
        Thanks reinerfan, I've just ordered your Naxos recommendation, especially as I have never heard the Puccini.

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        • ferneyhoughgeliebte
          Gone fishin'
          • Sep 2011
          • 30163

          #5
          Originally posted by Ferretfancy View Post
          Thanks reinerfan, I've just ordered your Naxos recommendation, especially as I have never heard the Puccini.


          The Puccini is the short piece Crisantemi ("Chrysanthemums") which used to be played remarkably regularly on Aubade, the 1980s equivalent of Breakfast. There's also an arrangement for String Orchestra. I don't know the Puccini Minuets also featured on this CD.
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          • Ferretfancy
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            • Nov 2010
            • 3487

            #6
            Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View Post
            https://www.amazon.co.uk/Strauss-Ver.../dp/B00LWLZRD6

            The Puccini is the short piece Crisantemi ("Chrysanthemums") which used to be played remarkably regularly on Aubade, the 1980s equivalent of Breakfast. There's also an arrangement for String Orchestra. I don't know the Puccini Minuets also featured on this CD.
            After I wrote it I realised that the Puccini was indeed Crisantemi. I have the version by Chailly and the Berlin RSO on Decca. This is a very pleasant compilation of Opera preludes and short orchestral pieces, off cuts if you like. I'll listen to it tomorrow while awaiting the Naxos disc of quartets.,

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