Beethoven - Complete String Quartets (1952 Haydn Society Recordings) - Vegh Quartet CD6&7

The Vegh's early 1970s set, available on Valois, has been treasured for its warmth and subtlety. But the same foursome's earlier recording for the Haydn Society has long been unavailable, so this first CD reissue is a welcome, fascinating companion to their heralded stereo version. In 1952, the Veghs were more blunt and more direct, using slightly faster tempos and a more objective approach, though full of individual touches not found elsewhere. The dry but clear sonics de-emphasize the cello-based warmth of the group's tonality and contribute to the more severe impression. The six quartets of Opus 18 are sober, missing the humor that most groups, including the 1972 Vegh, found in them, and the Grosse Fugue gets stodgy in places. But there's little to quibble about elsewhere. Every movement in this set quivers with interpretive integrity, and many of the individual quartets, including the Opus 59 No.1 and the Opus 130, are among the best ever. Housed in a compact box and priced competitively, this long-awaited reissue will be attractive to collectors. –Dan Davis

Contents:
CD6:
1-6. String Quartet No.13
7-13. String Quartet No.14

CD7:
1-5. String Quartet No.15
6-9. String Quartet No.16

Performers:
Végh Quartet


download links from FileFactory:
CD6_part1 | CD6_part2 | CD6_part3
CD7_part1 | CD7_part2 | CD7_part3





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Previous Ups:
CD1 & scans | CD2 | CD3 | CD4&5 | CD6&7


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