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Beethoven Late String Quartets
The Wihan Quartet formed in 1985, are heirs to the great Czech musical tradition. The Quartet’s outstanding reputation for the interpretation of its native Czech heritage and of the many classical, romantic and modern masterpieces of the string quartet repertoire is widely acknowledged.
From October 2007 to March 2008, the Wihan gave the first series of all Beethoven Quartets in Prague, and these landmark concerts were recorded for this series of CDs.
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NI6100
| Review | These are richly rewarding readings of Beethoven's late quartets..... The group makes a meaty, full sound, and their vision of each work carries with it the insight of long, deep mutual experience.... achingly intense and beautifully controlled. We're promised the middle and early quartets before the year is out. I can't wait. The Sunday Times These are excellent: their fiery interpretations do full justice to Beethoven's final masterpieces. The Independent Interpretative insight, ensemble expertise and fine dynamic shading come together most convincingly. Gramophone The Wihan is an impressive group. These are technically highly assured performances..the Wihans get to the heart of the matter..experiencing these works live by a top quartet is one of the great musical experiences. MusicWeb Beautiful clarity....the Wihan's capacity for lightness of touch well suits Op127...the Presto (Op131) is played with splendid vigour. International Record Review |
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Quartet in E flat Major Op.127 I
Quartet in E flat Major Op.127 III
Quartet in C sharp Minor Op.131 I
Quartet in C sharp Minor Op.131 III
Quartet in C sharp Minor Op.131 V
Quartet in C sharp Minor Op.131 VII
Quartet in B flat Major Op.130 II
Quartet in B flat Major Op.130 IV
Grosse Fuge in B flat Op. 133
Quartet in A minor Op.132 I
Quartet in A minor Op.132 III
Quartet in A minor Op.132 V
Quartet in F major Op.135 I
Quartet in F major Op.135 IV
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