Royal String Quartet
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[the Penderecki's] not the sort of music that comes off if played half-heartedly, and the Royal String Quartet, with a detailed, clear recording, give it a natural precision and direction...[the... —
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The string quartet has long been a powerfully personal medium for MacMillan, yielding some of his most intimate and affecting music. This fine recording features his three full-length quartets,... —
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The quartets were commissioned by Kronos...but the Royal's performances rival them with playing that is passionate and sharp-edged, capturing the emotional depth and intensity of the music equally... —
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Gramophone Magazine, June 2011, Editor's Choice
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Haydn's Op. 77 No. 1 in its entirety show[s] that these young musicians are a budding talent. Accordingly it's most likely that this disc, recorded in 2001, is not at all representative of their... —
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…Szymanowski's quartets are subtle works that yield up their secrets slowly. The Royals have a special feeling for texture and colour, which is vital in this music, but an equally strong sense... —
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