String Quartets Op 18 Nos 3

Third release on the new VIVAT label features the world-renowned Allegri String Quartet in the first of their new Beethoven Quartets series. Beethovens remarkable Opus 18 quartets are full of energy and variety, optimistic yet passionate, brimming with invention and enthusiasm. Early Beethoven they may be, but the composer was already a complete master of the quartet, revolutionising the form. The Allegri String Quartet celebrate their 60th anniversary in 2013, making them one of Britains longest-established chamber ensembles. Their acclaimed Beethoven series in concert and on CD is a central pillar of their celebrations. Recorded at very high resolution (192kHz, 24-bit) in the well-nigh perfect acoustics of The Menuhin Hall, the recording brings unparalleled clarity and richness to the quartets sound. Full-length disc (7841) with high quality documentation in three languages.