BaL 27.11.21 - Brahms: String Quintet no. 1 in F major, Op. 88

[BBMmk2]

I’ve always been a fan of The Nash Ensemble.

[mikealdren]

Just listened on catchup, yes clearly they were playing the later Budapest version, very strange that they commented on how good the recording was for 1936 and didn't notice that it was in stereo! The comment that the Amadeus disbanded when Peter Shidlof, the violinist, died is also wrong of course, he played the viola.

[richardfinegold]

Seriously, has no one else actually listened to this BaL on decent kit, and asked themselves how the 1930s Budapest sound seemed so modern and stereophonic?

Was it a Pristine Audio restoration? They have done some amazing work.

[jayne lee wilson]

Was it a Pristine Audio restoration? They have done some amazing work.

See #30 above.......

And - one audiophile to another - if you don't already have them get the MDG Leipzigs....

[Nick Armstrong]

Listening live, NL is coming across as a confident, authoritative presenter, completely lacking in the verbal tics that disfigured Mark Simpson’s recent BaL. She’s the business.

One of the best people on R3 these days, consistently.

[jayne lee wilson]

One of the best people on R3 these days, consistently.

Yes, but what a shame the Leipzigers' 88/111 weren't on the radar.....I've adored Brahms' Chamber Music for over half a lifetime, and it is an exceptional record....

And keep an eye on the Dudoks!

[Nick Armstrong]

Yes, but what a shame the Leipzigers' 88/111 weren't on the radar.....I've adored Brahms' Chamber Music for over half a lifetime, and it is an exceptional record....

And keep an eye on the Dudoks!

Noted!

[BBMmk2]

Glad The Nash Ensemble won the accolade. I’ve always liked the way they play the music.