Schumann quartetto Michelangelo
…The italian players combine a terrific freshness and élan with a crucial feeling for rubato –delicate inflections of the basic pulse- in Schumann’s lyrical melodies. The slow movement of the Quartet is as gloriously sung as I have ever heard. (The Telegraph)
…This, surely, is how Schumann would have heard his scores. Yet I doubt if he ever enjoyed such polished playing, rhythmic élan and joyous music-making as here. The Michelangelo is the equal of the finest ensembles in these works and brings impressive depth to the music. (Classic Fm)
…What matters is that these players make a very sympathetic team, instantly establishing a hushed intensity in a mood of dedication such as one might experience in a live concert. One looks forward to more performances of 19th century chamber works from these responsive players. (Gramophone)
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