Prazak Quartet & Marc Coppey - Franz Schubert: String Quintet, D. 956 & String Quartet No. 7 (2003) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. String Quintet in C Major, D. 956, Op. posth. 163: I. Allegro ma non troppo
02. String Quintet in C Major, D. 956, Op. posth. 163: II. Adagio
03. String Quintet in C Major, D. 956, Op. posth. 163: III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio. Andante sostenuto
04. String Quintet in C Major, D. 956, Op. posth. 163: IV. Allegretto
05. String Quartet No. 7 in D Major, D. 94: I. Allegro
06. String Quartet No. 7 in D Major, D. 94: II. Andante con moto
07. String Quartet No. 7 in D Major, D. 94: III. Menuetto. Allegro
08. String Quartet No. 7 in D Major, D. 94: IV. Presto

This is a fine, civilized performance. Tempos are middle of the road and ensemble is really tight. I would have appreciated some more dynamic contrasts but if you have never heard this work you will come away with a deep appreciation for Schuber's artistry - nay, genius! It's a pity his life was cut short; imagine what he may have given had he lived even to Beethoven's age.

The recording itself is beautiful. Very matural string timbres in a slightly resonant acoustic. This was done in a recording studio so I'm unsure if the reverb is natural or added artficially. In any case, it comes off nicely. A winner.

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