Authentic page mp3s - String quartet Op.59 nr3

[Peter]

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[Rod]

Originally posted by Peter:
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I like this performance and a vast improvement on the modern norm to my ears, even with Beethoven's battered old instruments. Interestingly on this CD they do a far better interpretation with this quartet than op18/4, which i assume is the easier of the two technically.

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"If I were but of noble birth..." - Rod Corkin

[This message has been edited by Rod (edited 10-24-2004).]

[Rod]

Well it appears the Razumovsky quartet does not meet with house taste! Or perhaps I'm the only one to have heard this piece before!!?

I can say that authentic performance of Beethoven string quartets is still in its infancy at the moment.

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[Amalie]

Originally posted by Rod:
Well it appears the Razumovsky quartet does not meet with house taste! Or perhaps I'm the only one to have heard this piece before!!?

I can say that authentic performance of Beethoven string quartets is still in its infancy at the moment.

Don't give up on us Roders!

I have this very cherished CD,of B's String quartets 0p.18/4 & 0p. 59/3 exquisitely played by the Schuppanzigh Quartett.

I shall look forward to you posting more of B's string quartets
Much appreciated!

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[This message has been edited by Amalie (edited 10-23-2004).]

[Rod]

Originally posted by Amalie:
Don't give up on us Roders!

I have this very cherished CD,of B's String quartets 0p.18/4 & 0p. 59/3 exquisitely played by the Schuppanzigh Quartett.

I shall look forward to you posting more of B's string quartets
Much appreciated!

As I mentioned I think their treatment of the C minor quartet is not so hot, certainly the finale is very tame, but op59/3 is much better - i think the first movement benefits particularly from period instruments. The only modern recording i play of this piece is by the Lindsays (their first recording of it) and, I usually by pass the first movement, (though their treatment of the remainder is very good).


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[Big D]

Dear B lovers: Have you ever heard the String Quartet #15 in A minor? I have a copy of a performance done by The Alexander String Quartet that's outstandingly played.

[Rod]

Originally posted by Big D:
Dear B lovers: Have you ever heard the String Quartet #15 in A minor? I have a copy of a performance done by The Alexander String Quartet that's outstandingly played.

That (op132) is a favourite for many people. But there is no recording on authentic instruments at the moment so you will not be hearing it here. As I have said this genre is in its infancy in the authentic movmement - I only have op135 out of all the late quartets so far (by the Eroica Quartet). I do have a recording of Op132 by the Fitzwilliam Quartet (now long deleted) that is very good indeed, largely because of their unusually sensitive treatment and great sense of ensemble.

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[This message has been edited by Rod (edited 10-27-2004).]

[Rod]

Is it worth it for me to bother with op60?

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[Gurn Blanston]

Originally posted by Rod:
Is it worth it for me to bother with op60?

Rod,
I would love to hear it, especially if it is Bruggen!



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[Rod]

Originally posted by Gurn Blanston:

Rod,
I would love to hear it, especially if it is Bruggen!

Well I hope it stimulates more interest than 59/3 played with B's own instruments. Haven't got Bruggen's set, it was perversly deleted before i could get my hands on it. But you'll get the Hanover band and be greatful!


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"If I were but of noble birth..." - Rod Corkin

[Gurn Blanston]

Originally posted by Rod:
Well I hope it stimulates more interest than 59/3 played with B's own instruments. Haven't got Bruggen's set, it was perversly deleted before i could get my hands on it. But you'll get the Hanover band and be greatful!

Rod,
You're right, I will. Since I only have the Hanover 9th, I will enjoy to hear some of their 4th. Thanks,


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[Rutradelusasa]

Originally posted by Rod:
Well I hope it stimulates more interest than 59/3 played with B's own instruments. Haven't got Bruggen's set, it was perversly deleted before i could get my hands on it. But you'll get the Hanover band and be greatful!

I don't know if I speak for myself here, and I believe not, but I've been downloading everything from op.1 onwards, I simply don't post my comments, even though sometimes I do. It's not lack of interest, it's just not knowing much to make a post about it. Please, keep the mp3s coming.


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[Ahmad]

Yes, and it's the same for me ...

[Rod]

Originally posted by Ahmad:
Yes, and it's the same for me ...

Well...alright. Next installment should be Monday.

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[Tony John Hearne]

Originally posted by Peter:
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Unfortunately I have lost the password to access this site Can anyone help?

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