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The album "Weinberg - String Quartets, Vol. 4" by the Arcadia Quartet was released on CD and for digital download in July 2024 on the Chandos label and has received critical acclaim, including being named Gramophone Editor's Choice.
Album Details
Artists: Arcadia Quartet
Composer: Mieczysław Weinberg
Label: Chandos
Release Date: July 19, 2024 (CD)
Works Featured: String Quartets Nos. 6, 13, and 15
Reviews and Reception
The album has been very well-received by critics.
Gramophone Editor's Choice: The album was featured as a Gramophone Editor's Choice for August 2024, with reviewers praising the Arcadia Quartet's "technical finesse and interpretative intensity".
Critical Acclaim: According to a review on The Strad, the Arcadia Quartet demonstrates "great commitment" in this evolving quartet cycle.
Performance Quality: Reviewers note that the performances are "living, breathing" and the recording quality captures everything with warmth and clarity. The playing is described as having "technical finesse and emotional commitment".
Interpretation: The Arcadia Quartet's interpretations offer different approaches compared to previous recordings (like the Quatuor Danel's cycle) and are considered revealing, with one reviewer from Classical Music Sentinel highly recommending it to listeners open to exploring the music's "intense sobriety".
Where to Buy
You can purchase the CD or digital download from various online music retailers:
Merchant Format
Proper Music CD
Chandos Records CD, Download
Presto Music CD, Download
Europadisc CD
HBDirect CD
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