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Takács Quartet - Borodin/Smetana: String Quartet No.2/String Quartet No.1 "From My Life" (LP)

Takács Quartet

1996
8 tracks
51 min
chamber music

Borodin/Smetana: String Quartet No.2/String Quartet No.1 "From My Life"

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Product Description

The Takács Quartet delivers a captivating performance of two iconic string quartet works by Borodin and Smetana in this 1996 release from Decca Music Group Ltd. The album features the String Quartet No. 1 in E minor "From my Life" by Bedřich Smetana, a deeply personal and introspective piece that reflects the composer's life experiences, and the String Quartet No. 2 in D by Alexander Borodin, a work known for its rich harmonies and lively rhythms. The Takács Quartet, renowned for their technical precision and expressive playing, brings these works to life with a dynamic range that showcases the depth and complexity of each piece. With a total duration of 51 minutes, this album is a must-listen for chamber music and classical enthusiasts alike. The Takács Quartet's interpretation of these timeless pieces is both insightful and engaging, making this album a standout in their impressive discography.

Tracks

String Quartet No. 1 in E minor "From my Life": 1. Allegro vivo appassionatoBedřich Smetana, Takács Quartet
6:48
String Quartet No. 1 in E minor "From my Life": 2. Allegro moderato alla PolkaBedřich Smetana, Takács Quartet
5:18
String Quartet No. 1 in E minor "From my Life": 3. Largo sostenutoBedřich Smetana, Takács Quartet
7:42
String Quartet No. 1 in E minor "From my Life": 4. VivaceBedřich Smetana, Takács Quartet
5:39
String Quartet No. 2 in D: 1. AllegroAlexander Borodin, Takács Quartet
7:52
String Quartet No. 2 in D: 2. ScherzoAlexander Borodin, Takács Quartet
4:27
String Quartet No. 2 in D: 3. NotturnoAlexander Borodin, Takács Quartet
7:01
String Quartet No. 2 in D: 4. FinaleAlexander Borodin, Takács Quartet
6:52

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Borodin/Smetana: String Quartet No.2/String Quartet No.1 "From My Life"
Artist: Takács Quartet
Album release date: 1 januari 1996
Label: Decca Music Group Ltd.
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 51 min
Tracks: 8 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Chamber music
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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