Brahms & Schumann – Complete String Quartets - Box 3 LP Philips

This Philips box 3 vinyls 33 turns gather of the string quartets of Johannes Brahms and Robert Schumann, interpreted by the legendary Quartetto Italiano,

formation unanimously recognized as one of the absolute references of chamber music of the twentieth century. Made in the late 1960s for the Philips label, these recordings are praised for their balance, expressive intensity and exceptional sound quality.

The Quartetto Italiano — Paolo Borciani and Elisa Pegreffi (Violons), Piero Farulli (Alto) and Franco Rossi (Cello) — here proposes rigorous and deeply lyrical readings. This box is intended for the demanding collector as well as the music lover who wants to find a specific movement, significant work or interpretation associated with a musical memory.

Pressing Philips stereo, also playable in mono, manufactured in Netherlands, known for the warmth and clarity of restitution of rope stamps. A coherent, historical and musically essential set in any collection of classic vinyls.

Detailed content by vinyl

Vinyl 1 – Johannes Brahms

String Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 51 n°1

• Face 1 I. Allegro - II. Romanze (Poco adagio)
• Face 2 III. Allegretto molto moderato e comodo - IV. Allegro

String Quartet n°2 in the minor, Op. 51 n°2

• Face 2 (continued) I. Allegro non troppo

Vinyl 2 – Johannes Brahms

String Quartet #3 in B flat major, Op. 67

• Face 1 I. Vivace - II. Andante
• Face 2 III. Agitato (Allegretto non troppo) - IV. Poco allegretto con variazioni

Vinyl 3 – Robert Schumann

String Quartets, Op. 41

• Face 1 :
  • Quartet n°1 in the minor, Op. 41 n°1
    I. Introduzione. Andante espressivo - II. Scherzo. Presto
• Face 2 :
  • Quartet n°2 in F major, Op. 41 n°2
    I. Allegro vivace
  • Quartet n°3 in Major, Op. 41 n°3
    I. Andante espressivo – Allegro molto moderato

Important note for the buyer

The works are distributed on the sides in accordance with the musical structure and the duration of the movements, without repetition of content. This box allows you to find a precise movement or a complete workin a reference interpretation.