An acclaimed recording of two outstanding string quartets by two of the early 20th century’s greatest tunesmiths returns to international availability, played by the acclaimed Angeles String Quartet and produced by the audiophile team of Marc Aubert and Joanna Nickrenz.
“Kreisler and Korngold… both shared the same Viennese musical roots and both fled Vienna for the USA to escape Nazi persecution. Also, both of the string quartets presented here possess a haunting Viennese nostalgia. Kreisler’s Quartet is a delightful discovery containing much memorable melodic material… many impressive moments… Korngold’s is a later work, of a Vienna gone for ever. As ever, his melodic gifts are prolific throughout. The Angeles Quartet are exceptionally fine and committed throughout… highly recommendable.”
-Gramophone
“I can certainly commend this reissue. Its recorded sound is first-class, there are decent notes, and the performances are idiomatic and frequently compelling.”
-Jonathan Woolf, MusicWeb International
