16 Great Performances

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1. Gulley

2. Twistaroo

3. Trackdown Twist

4. Potato Mash

5. It's Gonna Work Out Fine

6. Steel Guitar Rag

7. Doublemint

8. Rooster

9. Prancin'

10. Katanga

11. Groove

12. Going Home

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Tracks:

Qt No.16 in F, Op.135: I. Allegretto
Qt No.16 in F, Op.135: II. Vivace
Qt No.16 in F, Op.135: III. Lento Assai, Cantante E Tranquillo
Qt No.16 in F, Op.135: IV. Der Schwer Gefasste Entschluss: Grave, Ma Non Troppo Tratto-Allegro
Qt No.15 in a, Op.132: I. Assai Sostenuto
Qt No.15 in a, Op.132: II. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
Qt No.15 in a, Op.132: III. Heiliger Dankgesang Eines Genesenden An Die Gottheit...
Qt No.15 in a, Op.132: IV. Alla Marcia, Assai Vivace
Qt No.15 in a, Op.132: V. Allegro Appassionato
Qt No.14 in c#, Op.131: I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo E Molto Espressivo
Qt No.14 in c#, Op.131: II. Allegro Molto Vivace
Qt No.14 in c#, Op.131: III. Allegro Moderato
Qt No.14 in c#, Op.131: IV. Andante Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile-Piu Mosso-Andante Moderato..
Qt No.14 in c#, Op.131: V. Presto
Qt No.14 in c#, Op.131: VI. Adagio Quasi Un Poco Andante
Qt No.14 in c#, Op.131: VII. Allegro
Qt No.12 in E flat, Op.127: I. Maestoso-Allegro
Qt No.12 in E flat, Op.127: II. Adagio Ma Non E Troppo E Molto Cantabile-Andante Con Moto-Adagio...
Qt No.12 in E flat, Op.127: III. Scherzando Vivace-Presto
Qt No.12 in E flat, Op.127: IV. Finale
Qt No.13 in B flat, Op.130: I. Adagio, Ma Non Troppo-Allegro
Qt No.13 in B flat, Op.130: II. Presto-L'istesso Tempo
Qt No.13 in B flat, Op.130: III. Andante Con Moto, Ma Non Troppo
Qt No.13 in B flat, Op.130: IV. Alla Danza Tedesca. Allegro Assai
Qt No.13 in B flat, Op.130: V. Cavatina. Adagio Molto Expressivo
Qt No.13 in B flat, Op.130: VI. Finale. Allegro
Grosse Fuge, Op. 133: Overtura. Allegro-Fuga

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This three-CD set presents live performances from the Library of Congress by the most famous chamber ensemble of them all. Dates range from 1941 to 1960, capturing the Budapest in its prime. Compared with their more sedate, though still hugely impressive studio recordings, the group plays here with greater abandon and risk-taking. It pays off handsomely in more nuanced phrasing, greater intensity, especially in slow movements, and some recklessly fast speeds that add to the thrills. As expected, the 1960 performances are better-sounding sonically, though not completely without intonation problems; the earlier performances are almost flawless, but in boxy, dated sound. These interpretations still stand high among the best available, presenting a highly dramatic, thrustful Beethoven with the added excitement only live concert performances can give. --Dan Davis

Album Description

These recordings, which until now lay virtually hidden in the archives of the Library of Congress, span nearly the entire length of the Budapest's residency at the Library. This remarkable set showcases performances of youthful ardor from the early 40s, as well as those deep and mature reflective performances which project the visceral excitement of the Budapest's onstage persona. The Budapest's exceptionally warm sound in these performances displays the quality of the famous Stradivarius instruments that the quartet played on at their Library concerts. The Budapest Beethoven cycles is being sold at a special price- three discs for the price of two. Bridge Records has taken great care in the restoration of these rarities- concerts that only a lucky few were privileged to hear at the original sold out performances, when the audiences regularly lined up around the block for tickets. Bridge has documented the set with extensive annotation by Harris Goldsmith.

Customer Reviews:

Performances that will live forever.......2006-05-10

The greatest quartets ever written by the greatest quartet that ever played. I have been listening to these works for fifty years, and heard the Budapest Quartet play them live when I was a lot younger. I have many recordings them, including the early fifties mono sets (Jac Gorodetzky second violin) and the early sixties stereo sets (Alexander Schneider second violin), of all the quartets on Columbia LP alas, neither transferred complete to CD although parts of each have been, and several recordings by other quartets, older, the Busch Quartet, also essential, and newer, of which there are many fine ones, the Quartetto Italiano and the Talich in particular. But nothing, nothing compares with these. They are as I remember them from so many years ago. There are no words to express how beautiful, how intense, these performances are: the first movement of op. 131, the Heiliger Dankgesang of op. 132 (Edgar Ortenberg second violin), the Cavatina of op. 130, and a Grosse Fuge, op. 133, with energy beyond all others. As one of the other reviewers recommends, get the Dover score, and then spend the rest of your life listening. How is the sound? Just fine except for occasional distortion in some louder passages, but that is no matter. These are without doubt among the greatest recordings ever made. Let us hope that more Library of Congress recordings are made available and that some day all the Columbia recordings are reissued, including the earlier 78's, some of which have made it to CD.

A happy and successful restoration!.......2005-12-16

Just to think the fact these recordings were not available since 1951 and understand in its absolute transcendence the historical and artistic value of these supreme performances is by itself a huge motivation to acquire them. These recordings were made between 1940 and 1942 and the transcription could not be more successful.

Budapest String Quartets is the quintessential of the Chamber ensembles. They consolidated and guaranteed musicality, flair, passion, conveyance and mercurial commitment with Beethoven spirit.

It is no a mere casualty they have been inquired by Casals in his musical meetings in Prades as permanent guests.

All the performances are of first rate and possess that cosmic sense of contemplative gaze and perpetual melting with the eternity. The last stage of Beethoven, signed by a Farewell without sentimentalism and self indulgence is remarked and accented. For instance I do not think the supreme Quartet No.14 can be better played.

If you have decided to make an extraordinary collection of invaluable musical treasures, it's time for you to search and buy these diamantine recordings, that will mean not only a formidable approach to Beethoven but besides to be owner one of the most admirable treasures ever recorded.

Additionally the impressive format and its programmatic material is outstanding, with admirable statements and references.

Do not doubt it just a second.

The Library Recordings vs The Studio Recordings.......2003-12-28

As much as I love the Budapesters I couldn't get past the quality of the library recordings. You cannot hear the instruments articulate very well in some parts. I don't know if this is because the library has poor acoustics or the microphones where placed incorrectly. You loose some notes and even whole phrases at times in a blurr. The studio recordings are far superior in sound quality. If you already have these quartets in a modern recording and just want to add the superiority of the Budapesters then I would recommend this set so long as you know that there are sound limitations. If this is your first buy of these quartets I recommend buying the scattered and incomplete Sony Essential Classics recordings of the Budapesters playing these pieces. I know the CD generation will not like the library recordings, but if you are used to listening to music with a grain of salt for the quality of the recording then you can enjoy the library recordings.

These are the Late Beethoven Quartets.......2002-07-09

...This is a live performance at the Library of Congress. But it is THE LATE BEETHOVEN STRING QUARTETS.

This is GREAT STUFF. These quartets have a very special and devoted audience because of their exquisite beauty. Most who hear them love these pieces very deeply. I think this is a common effect.

It is important to know that Beethoven explored things in these pieces that other musicians have been coming to grips with for well over a century and a half. These are not pieces about only charm and grace (although there is plenty of charm and grace in these pieces). These are pieces that go deep into the human soul.

If you listen very closely these pieces can seem awfully strange. But if you listen even more closely their wonder shines through. Then awhile later you realize they own you and they become transcendent and they become a special part of your life.

For extra fun, get the Dover edition of the score of the complete Beethoven String Quartets and follow along.

The sound of these recordings is awfully good for their age, but don't expect it sounding like it came from the latest equipment.

These pieces are so important that you will want to collect several versions of them. I also recommend the Guarneri Quartet recordings. There are several others.

Pure Magic.......2002-07-09

This set of recordings is absolutely incredible. The depth of feeling that the Budapest puts into this music very persuasively depicts the spiritual intensity that Beethoven put into composing this music. Beethoven's last five quartet and the Grosse Fuge are quite possibly the single greatest pieces of music ever written, and the Budapest plays the music like they are. Incidentally, I must respectfully disagree with the previous review; I find the Heiliger Dankgesang completely satisfying; The Budapest plays it just right, giving the slow lyrical passages an almost unbelievably deep tone quality, and contrasting this beautifully with the bright, cheerful passages, which are performed to perfection. Very highly recommended, one of the best recordings I have.

Irving Fine Celebration - Great Performances from the Library of Congress, Volume 16

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Irving Fine Celebration - Great Performances from the Library of Congress, Volume 16
Fine , Kavafian , Oppens , and Scribner
Manufacturer: Bridge
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Release Date: 2002-09-24

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The music of Irving Fine, wrote Aaron Copland, "wins us over through its keenly conceived sonorities and its fully realized expressive content" and is notable for "elegance, style, finish and a convincing continuity." Fine (1914-1962) was an American composer of masterfully crafted scores who displayed a remarkable gift for lyricism, writing music that inevitably "sings". This CD documents an important occasion for Fine's music-the deposition of all of the composer's scores, sketches and memorabilia at The Library of Congress. A distinguished audience gathered at the Library's Coolidge Auditorium to hear a variety of Fine's music-ranging from his choral masterpiece of 1944, The Choral New Yorker, to the chamber works that are among Fine's most frequently heard compositions today. This CD celebrates the occasion, but more importantly, reminds us of the gifts of one of mid-twentieth century America's leading artists.

Romantic Piano: 50 Classical Performances

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Great Performances From The Library Of Congress, Vol. 5: Budapest String Quartet

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Tracks:

Qt In D, Op.64, No.5 'The Lark': Allegro Moderato - The Budapest Str Qt
Qt In D, Op.64, No.5 'The Lark': Adagio Cantabile - The Budapest Str Qt
Qt In D, Op.64, No.5 'The Lark': Minuet: Allegretto - The Budapest Str Qt
Qt In D, Op.64, No.5 'The Lark': Finale: Vivace - The Budapest Str Qt
Qt in E-Flat, Op.16: Grave-Allegro, Ma Non Troppo - Mieczyslaw Horszowski/Joseph Roisman/Boris Kroyt/Mischa Schneider
Qt in E-Flat, Op.16: Andante Cantabile - Mieczyslaw Horszowski/Joseph Roisman/Boris Kroyt/Mischa Schneider
Qt in E-Flat, Op.16: Rondo: Allegro, Ma Non Troppo - Mieczyslaw Horszowski/Joseph Roisman/Boris Kroyt/Mischa Schneider
Qt in D, Op.76 No.5: Allegretto-Allegro - Joseph Roisman/Alexander Schneider/Boris Kroyt/Misch Schneider
Qt in D, Op.76 No.5: Largo: Cantabile E Mesto - Joseph Roisman/Alexander Schneider/Boris Kroyt/Misch Schneider
Qt in D, Op.76 No.5: Menuetto: Allegro - Joseph Roisman/Alexander Schneider/Boris Kroyt/Misch Schneider
Qt in D, Op.76 No.5: Finale: Presto - Joseph Roisman/Alexander Schneider/Boris Kroyt/Misch Schneider
Rondo All 'Ongarese From Trio No.1 in G, Hob. XV:25 - Mieczyslaw Horszowski/Joseph Roisman/Boris Kroyt/Mischa Schneider

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An august musicologist recently wrote that "there were only two `fabulous foursomes' during the twentieth century- The Beatles, and The Budapest String Quartet." The recordings on this disc are being released for the first time ever, and showcase the legendary Budapest at their youthful peak- 1940 and 1941- in performances of Haydn's "Lark" and Op. 76, No. 5 quartets. For sheer intensity, it is hard to imagine finer performances that these stunning "in-concert" readings. In addition, the members of the Budapest are joined by pianist Mieczyslaw Horszowski for a luminous account of Beethoven's Op. 16 piano quartet- a performance given in 1955. This disc is a "must have" for serious fans of the great chamber music traditions in our century!

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