I adore this quartet and dream of playing it. It requires so much work that performances are usually very good and this is no exception and perhaps a bit better than very good.
This wonderfully-crafted performance follows the stylistic template laid out by the Juilliard String Quartet in the Mann / Cohen / Hillyer / Adam configuration. Their recorded interpretation, from the early 1970s, revolutionized both how we hear Bartók and what we expect of a top-flight string quartet-and this is certainly an excellent ensemble. The comment I would make is one of character; it is that Bartók wrote a wedding dance here-but today it’s almost always put across as a war dance. To listen to Bartók’s own performances as a pianist is to realize his lineage is not at all that of a Liszt-style barn burner, but of a very refined, classic performative tradition. The problem is, we have then a situation that pits the composer’s intentions against the performers’ ability to leave an audience tingling with an extraordinary visceral experience. Which is more important? That’s a philosophical decision.
Why are the performers standing? The effect is strange for an ensemble, as if they think they are a marching band. There is no compelling reason for going against centuries of seated performance history for this affected nonsense.
So good. Not only supremely competent and fluent but vital with understanding and enjoyment.
One of the very best performances of one of my favorite pieces! Congratulations!
Insane virtuosity. Phenomenal performance of what may be my favorite streichquartette
14:44 maybe the cleanest I’ve seen that cello legato played… amazing
I adore this quartet and dream of playing it. It requires so much work that performances are usually very good and this is no exception and perhaps a bit better than very good.
Incredible performance! Every line is beautifully articulated, and the harmonic textures are so full and balanced. Bravo.
Really fantastic performance of such intricate and original music! Bravo!
Excellent performance! Everything sounds wonderful! What a great musicians all of you are! Great job! 😍🤩
This is so beautiful!
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Greetings from Turkey, see you tomorrow ♥🕗
Wunderbar !
This wonderfully-crafted performance follows the stylistic template laid out by the Juilliard String Quartet in the Mann / Cohen / Hillyer / Adam configuration. Their recorded interpretation, from the early 1970s, revolutionized both how we hear Bartók and what we expect of a top-flight string quartet-and this is certainly an excellent ensemble. The comment I would make is one of character; it is that Bartók wrote a wedding dance here-but today it’s almost always put across as a war dance. To listen to Bartók’s own performances as a pianist is to realize his lineage is not at all that of a Liszt-style barn burner, but of a very refined, classic performative tradition. The problem is, we have then a situation that pits the composer’s intentions against the performers’ ability to leave an audience tingling with an extraordinary visceral experience. Which is more important? That’s a philosophical decision.
Congratulations!
Anybody else think that Amelie Wallner has sort of a Sylvie Guillem look about her?
very strange looking individuals, though their performance is quite amazing
Why are the performers standing? The effect is strange for an ensemble, as if they think they are a marching band. There is no compelling reason for going against centuries of seated performance history for this affected nonsense.