Talich's readings bristle with life, tempos are marginally faster than usual, and ensemble is razorsharp, rhythmically buoyant, and richly detailed. La Dolce Volta provides engineering to match the performances: warm, vibrant, with a you-are-there presence. For this pairing the Talich reigns supreme!
BBC MUSIC CHOICE For 50 years now, the Talich Quartet has taken its place in a prestigious lineage of Czech musicians. Jan Talich Senior, the creator of the Quartet, was the nephew of Vaclav Talich, music director of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra from 1919 to 1939. It was he who made it one of the world CD 1 Antonin Dvorak 1 String Quartet no.12 In F, Op. 96 - 1. Allegro, Ma Non Troppo 9'37 2 String Quartet no.12 In F, Op. 96 - 2. Lento 7'50 3 String Quartet no.12 In F, Op. 96 - 3. Molto Vivace 3'47 4 String Quartet no.12 In F, Op. 96 - 4. Finale: Vivace, Ma Non Troppo 5'26 5 String Quintet In E Flat, Op.97, B180 - 1. Allegro Non Tanto 8'59 6 String Quintet In E Flat, Op.97, B180- 2. Allegro Vivo 5'46 7 String Quintet In E Flat, Op.97, B180 - 3. Larghetto 9'51 8 String Quintet In E Flat, Op.97, B180- 4. Finale: Allegro Giusto 7'49 |