Since you are interested in Complete String Quartets Vol 2 (Nos 4, 11 & 3), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
SZYMANOWSKI / JANACEK
String Quartets Schoenberg Quartet [ Chandos / CD - released 28/Sep/2007 ] 'The Schoenberg Quartet adds that element of emotional daring which makes all the difference in the world. Outstanding.' Gramophone |
Schoenberg Quartet with Sepp Grotenhuis piano
Webern - String Quartet, Op. post; Rondo,Op. post; Four Pieces, Op. 7; Five Movements, Op. 5; String Quartet, Op. 28: etc [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 7/Jul/2003 ] 'If you like your Webern to have an almost unearthly fragility, while not ignoring more explicitly dramatic moments, then this new Chandos release will be ideal.' (Gramophone) |
SHOSTAKOVICH
Complete String Quartets Volume 5 (Nos 5 & 15) Sorrel Quartet [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 5/Oct/2004 ] 'The superlative Sorrel Quartet have now recorded 13 of Shostakovich's 15 string quartets. They are up against formidable competition, but their playing and their understanding of the music equals that of their international rivals... a superb... |
SHOSTAKOVICH
Complete String Quartets Vol 1 (Nos 7, 6 & 10) The Sorrel Quartet [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 30/Sep/2000 ] The Sorrel Quartet's first release in a series of Shostakovich |
SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich - Complete String Quartets Vol 3 (Nos 8, 9 & 13) The Sorrel Quartet [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 30/Sep/2001 ] "The deeply committed, skilful performances of the Sorrel Quartet serve Shostakovich well, confirming his contribution among the major composers of music for the string quartet medium." (MusicWeb Dec 2001) |