Post by krisjan September 28, 2009 (1 of 12)
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Hey Zeus - I have a review ready for this release but it is still listed as "not released" so there's no review button yet. Got my copy a few days ago here in the USA.
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Post by Fugue September 28, 2009 (2 of 12)
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krisjan said:
Hey Zeus - I have a review ready for this release but it is still listed as "not released" so there's no review button yet. Got my copy a few days ago here in the USA.
I've read that the sound is superior to the Borodin Quartet, but that the Manderlings do not play with anything close to the intensity of the Borodins. Any thoughts?
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Post by krisjan September 28, 2009 (3 of 12)
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Fugue said:
I've read that the sound is superior to the Borodin Quartet, but that the Manderlings do not play with anything close to the intensity of the Borodins. Any thoughts?
The Mandelrings play with plenty of intensity but they are not over the top manic like the Borodins can be occaissionally. I find the Mandelrings to be more humane and likable readings. I like the Borodin's as well but they seem to go for extremes and the Mandelings seem to make better music with the notes. I don't much like the Emerson set though I admire their precision as an ensemble. Sonically, the Mandelring set is superb (though volume 5 is a very slight step backwards IMO). Hope to be able to post the review soon. Check out the reviews of Volumes 1-4 already on this site for some other opinions.
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Post by stvnharr September 28, 2009 (4 of 12)
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krisjan said:
Hey Zeus - I have a review ready for this release but it is still listed as "not released" so there's no review button yet. Got my copy a few days ago here in the USA.
Where did you get a copy so soon? I have Vols. 1-4 and really like them, and looking forward to this one.
Nevermind, I found where it's available!
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Post by Fugue September 28, 2009 (5 of 12)
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krisjan said:
The Mandelrings play with plenty of intensity but they are not over the top manic like the Borodins can be occaissionally. I find the Mandelrings to be more humane and likable readings. I like the Borodin's as well but they seem to go for extremes and the Mandelings seem to make better music with the notes. I don't much like the Emerson set though I admire their precision as an ensemble. Sonically, the Mandelring set is superb (though volume 5 is a very slight step backwards IMO). Hope to be able to post the review soon. Check out the reviews of Volumes 1-4 already on this site for some other opinions.
I sampled No.10--they tip toe through it compared to the Borodins! I'd rather have super-charged two channel analog than such wimpy multi-channel digital. To each his own, I guess!
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Post by krisjan September 29, 2009 (6 of 12)
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Bump - to grab Zeus's attention.
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Post by krisjan September 29, 2009 (7 of 12)
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Bump - Zeus, where are you?
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Post by Fugue September 29, 2009 (8 of 12)
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krisjan said:
Bump - Zeus, where are you?
What is it that so desperately needs his attention?
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Post by Peter September 29, 2009 (9 of 12)
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Fugue said:
What is it that so desperately needs his attention?
One cannot post a review at present.
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Post by Beagle September 29, 2009 (10 of 12)
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Fugue said: I sampled No.10--they tip toe through it compared to the Borodins! I'd rather have super-charged two channel analog than such wimpy multi-channel digital.
I would not call the Mandelring 'wimpy'; a performance can be light on sarcasm yet still be very good. But I do agree that other quartets make Shosty's quartets sizzle. I had the privilege of hearing the Shostakovich Quartet play Shostakovich and the experience was 'awesome' in all senses. The Brodsky set is my touchstone for sarcasm -- but they are on CD and redbook is thin on beauty, even through tube-amplification.
And, as long as we're indulging in wishful thinking: will the Rosalyra Quartet please give us more recordings like Shostakovich: String Quartets Nos. 2 & 8 - Rosalyra Quartet -- Shostakovich or whomever?
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