Borodin Quartet: Schubert & Brahms - Live at Cité de la Musique DVD

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Product Features

• Performers:
  • Borodin Quartet:
    • Ruben Aharonian (Violin I)
    • Andrei Abramenkov (Violin II)
    • Igor Naidin (Viola)
    • Vladimir Balshin (Cello)
• Composers:Recording Date: January 16, 2010
  • Franz Schubert:
    • String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat major, D87
    • Quartettsatz in C minor, D703 (String Quartet No. 12)
  • Johannes Brahms:
    • String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 51
    • Encore: String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat major, Op. 67 (III Agitato)
• Location: Cité de la Musique, Paris
• Run Time: 83 minutes
• Format: DVD, NTSC, 16:9 picture format
• Audio: LPCM Stereo
• Region Code: All regions (Worldwide)
• Publisher: ICA Classics, 2011

Overview

This ICA Classics Live release captures the legendary Borodin Quartet in a stunning performance from the Cité de la Musique in Paris. Recorded live in January 2010, this concert features two of Franz Schubert’s cherished quartets (String Quartet No. 10 and the unfinished Quartettsatz No. 12), followed by Johannes Brahms' deeply emotional String Quartet No. 2 in A minor. The encore features the third movement (Agitato) from Brahms’ String Quartet No. 3.

Celebrating over six decades of unparalleled artistry, the Borodin Quartet remains one of the most revered ensembles in the world. The Financial Times praised the group’s performance, noting that "today's Borodin Quartet has lost nothing of its old authority." The quartet’s warmth and commitment shine through in this vibrant live recording, making it a must-watch for chamber music enthusiasts.

Track Listing

• Franz Schubert:
  • String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat major, D87 (27:35)
  • Quartettsatz in C minor, D703 (10:31)
• Johannes Brahms:
  • String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 51 (36:04)
  • Encore: String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat major, Op. 67 (III Agitato) (9:16)

Interesting Facts

• The Borodin Quartet was formed in 1945 and has undergone several changes in membership over the decades, but it remains known for its authoritative interpretations, particularly of Russian repertoire.
• This concert was part of the quartet’s 65th-anniversary celebration, with another sold-out performance at Wigmore Hall in London just days before this recording.
• Schubert’s Quartettsatz, one of his most beloved unfinished works, gives a glimpse of his genius, while Brahms' String Quartet No. 2 stands as a passionate and structurally complex masterpiece.
• The Borodin Quartet’s interpretation of Brahms, particularly in the encore, is noted for its intensity and rich tonal palette, making it a highlight of the concert.

Publishers

• Published by: ICA Classics, under license from Cité de la Musique
• DVD Design and Development: msm-studios GmbH

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