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| Borodin: String Quartet No. 1 in A Major; String Quartet No. 2 in D Major | 
 enlarge | Creators: Alexander Borodin, Borodin String Quartet
Label: EMI Classics / Melodiya
Category: Music
List Price: $16.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (18 reviews)
Sales Rank: 24265
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 47795
UPC: 077774779524
EAN: 0077774779524
ASIN: B000002ROX
Release Date: October 25, 1990
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Run out now and buy! (Or e-mail now and buy...) October 31, 2006
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is one of those discs that is just so incredible that all classical music lovers must own it.
The writing is very intense and beautiful (and from a part-timer, at that!) and the playing by the BSQ is peerless. The sound quality is also excellent.
No. 1 is number one! March 1, 2006
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Does this recording live up to the rave reviews here on Amazon and elsewhere?
The answer, quite simply put, is yes.
BUT, am I the only person on this planet who believes the 1st string quartet to be the equal of, or superior to the 2nd? Sure, the 2nd has the sublime 3rd movement that we have all heard a million times, but just listen to the 3rd movement of the 1st quartet. You will not believe your ears upon hearing what appears to be an organ and glass harmonica, only to realize that it is in fact a STRING QUARTET!!!
This effect, achieved by Borodin, is one of the most surreal, ethereal, and novel sections of music ever conceived.
Why these quartets, especially the 1st, are not more popular is beyond me.
My life has been greatly enriched by this recording, and it's one of those rare musical experiences that makes you think "How did I survive all those years without this music in my head?"
Anyone whose music collection lacks this wonderful recording is not living life to its fullest.
Highly recommended.
Enjoy!
Profoundly beautiful February 12, 2006
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I was exposed to lots of classical music growing up since my father was trained in the conservatory of music as a composer in Latvia, Riga. We would often sit quietly in the dark on the couch at night and listen to classical LP's. One of my favorites was an old Russian recording on the Melodia label of the Borodin String Quartet #2 in D. It is so lyrical and has tremendous depth as it builds in intensity. Simply put, the music is profoundly beautiful.
Later when I was in college, I found myself hearing those beautiful melodies from the Borodin quartet again in my mind. I sought out a classical music store and found this copy on tape performed by the Borodin String Quartet. Not knowing if this would be a favorable rendition, I decided to gamble and buy it. Later that night, I put this recording on my stereo and sat with my eyes closed while listening to one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard!
If you love Russian romantic classical music, then this rendition will move you beyond words. Not only are the musicians who perform in this recording masterful musical technicians, but pour their heart and soul into this piece. The contrasts between pianissimos and cresendos is phenomenal.
It puts a smile on my face when my children say, "Hey pop! Can we listen to the Borodin String Quartet tonight?!"
Gorgeous February 7, 2005
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'll keep it short and echo other reviewers in saying this CD is stunningly beautiful, nourishing, and timeless. The Borodin Quartet play like no other ensemble I've heard. Their recording of Johannes Brahms' String Quartets No. 1 & 3 is also wonderful. But these pieces by Borodin are unmatched.
Amazing April 8, 2002
9 out of 13 found this review helpful
To date, this is the greatest CD I have EVER purchased, the most amazing thing about this CD is that there isn't only one piece that is absolutly gorgeous, but rather ALL of them are. I continually debate with myself which is the best. Buy this CD you will not regret it
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