Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. String Quartet No. 13 in A minor ('Rosamunde'), D. 804 (Op. 29): 1. Allegro ma non troppo
2. String Quartet No. 13 in A minor ('Rosamunde'), D. 804 (Op. 29): 2. Andante
3. String Quartet No. 13 in A minor ('Rosamunde'), D. 804 (Op. 29): 3. Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
4. String Quartet No. 13 in A minor ('Rosamunde'), D. 804 (Op. 29): 4. Allegro moderato
5. String Quartet No. 14 in D minor ('Death and the Maiden'), D. 810: 1. Allegro
6. String Quartet No. 14 in D minor ('Death and the Maiden'), D. 810: 2. Andante con moto
7. String Quartet No. 14 in D minor ('Death and the Maiden'), D. 810: 3. Scherzo. Allegro molto - Trio
8. String Quartet No. 14 in D minor ('Death and the Maiden'), D. 810: 4. Presto

Disc 2:

1. String Quartet No. 15 in G major, D. 887 (Op. posth. 161): 1. Allegro molto moderato
2. String Quartet No. 15 in G major, D. 887 (Op. posth. 161): 2. Andante un poco mosso
3. String Quartet No. 15 in G major, D. 887 (Op. posth. 161): 3. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Trio. Allegretto
4. String Quartet No. 15 in G major, D. 887 (Op. posth. 161): 4. Allegro assai
5. String Quartet No. 12 in C minor ('Quartettsatz'), D. 703: Allegro assai
6. String Quartet No. 12 in C minor ('Quartettsatz'), D. 703: Andante (fragment)

Disc 3:

1. Quintet for 2 violins, viola & 2 cellos in C major, D. 956 (Op. posth. 163): 1. Allegro ma non troppo
2. Quintet for 2 violins, viola & 2 cellos in C major, D. 956 (Op. posth. 163): 2. Adagio
3. Quintet for 2 violins, viola & 2 cellos in C major, D. 956 (Op. posth. 163): 3. Scherzo. Presto - Trio. Andante sostenuto
4. Quintet for 2 violins, viola & 2 cellos in C major, D. 956 (Op. posth. 163): 4. Allegretto

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #63248 in Music
• Brand: Emerson
• Released on: 2004-06-15
• Number of discs: 3
• Format: Box set
• Dimensions: .44 pounds

Customer Reviews

FULL APPRECIATION
Until this bargain priced recording on three discs of the Emerson Quartet playing Schubert`s last four string quartets (included also is the String Quintet in C major, D956 featuring Rostropovich on cello), down through the years, I really did not have too much of an appreciation for Schubert's Quartets # 12, 13, 14, 15. For some reason their beauty eluded me. Now, with this recording, I love the works especially the #15 in G major. It is indeed filled with drama, pathos and great beauty. I don't think I can blame this "new found" appreciation on any maturation on my part. I really believe, it's soley due to the exquisite playing of the Emerson Quartet. They really play these works not like they are "walking on eggshells" but with vigor, passion and beauty. Also, I'm sure, that the wonderful recorded sound helped in my appreciation too.

I plan on seeking out more Schubert performed by the Emerson Quartet--they are so very good!!

Emerson are very good....
.... and giving them anything less than a "five" for these recordings would be a mistake. This said, my personal favorite for the late Schubert quartets and his incredible quintet remains the Alban Berg quartet's classical recording -- the purity of Alban Berg's interpretation and their unpretentious, direct approach remains to me the essence of playing Schubert.

Truly outstanding
Truly superb recording, in terms of technique, emotion, and recording quality. Guaranteed to make you fall in love with this beautiful music. I have recordings of the Emerson quartet playing other pieces, but this collection is my favorite. Every single piece is breathtaking.