Borodin: The Two String Quartets / St. Petersburg Quartet
This ensemble takes a more lyrical approach for No. 2, which is full of feeling yet maintains a strong sense of line (the first movement's argument is seamlessly realized here). Both performances are quite satisfying and are recorded in wonderfully clear, detailed, dynamically realistic sound by Dorian. Fine as these performances are, the Borodin Quartet on EMI displays even greater imagination throughout both performances (especially in the finale of No. 2), and a more deeply felt passion (No. 1's first movement and No. 2's Notturno). However, the cavernous Melodiya recording tends to blur some detail and adds an element of gigantism to the readings. So, it looks like the Dorian is the more generally recommendable version. It's quite enjoyable, and if you don't know these pieces, you've got quite a treat in store.
--Victor Carr Jr., ClassicsToday.com
Product Description:
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Release Date: October 02, 2001
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Catalog Number: DOR-90307
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UPC: 053479030726
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Label: Dorian
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Number of Discs: 1
Composer: Alexander Borodin
Orchestra/Ensemble: St. Petersburg String Quartet
Performer: Aleksey Koptev, Alla Aranovskaya, Ilya Teplyakov, Leonid Shukaev
Works:
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Quartet for Strings no 1 in A major
Composer: Alexander Borodin
Ensemble: St. Petersburg String Quartet
Performer: Alla Aranovskaya (Violin), Aleksey Koptev (Viola), Leonid Shukaev (Cello), Ilya Teplyakov (Violin)
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Quartet for Strings no 2 in D major
Composer: Alexander Borodin
Ensemble: St. Petersburg String Quartet
Performer: Alla Aranovskaya (Violin), Aleksey Koptev (Viola), Leonid Shukaev (Cello), Ilya Teplyakov (Violin)