Chamber, Quartets, Ravel (composer)
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Dynamic ranges are wide, with Ravel's crescendos not underplayed in any mistaken attempt at classicism, and rubatos are applied with tactful expressivity. —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 5th October 2009
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Building a Library, March 2009, First Choice
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Gramophone Magazine, December 2008, Editor's Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2009, Recording of the Year
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Gramophone Awards, 2009, Winner - Chamber
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2009, Newcomer of the Year
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Building a Library, January 2019, Also Recommended
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Building a Library, March 2020, Recommended Recording
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This recording really is a joy from start to finish...the Takács Quartet are alive to every inflection in Ravel’s meticulously marked score, so that we live the journeys of each movement with... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 6th January 2023
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BBC Music Magazine, February 2023, Chamber Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2023
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This debut solo album brilliantly played by the rising young organist Anna Lapwood should certainly engage organ aficionados, especially fans of the grand Harrison & Harrison instrument in Ely... —
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2021
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Gramophone Awards, 2022, Finalist - Spatial Audio
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A new bargain disc finds a Romanian ensemble fully at home in the string quartets of Ravel and Fauré. —
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Building a Library, November 2002, Budget Choice
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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The playing by Quatuor Hermès intelligently illuminates the contrast of Ravel’s suave piquancy with Debussy’s riper, more rounded sounds, while Dutilleux’s sublimely suggestive Ainsi la nuit... —
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Building a Library, January 2019, Also Recommended
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The Introduction and Allegro is a perfect example of how Ravel could make small ensembles sound like symphony orchestras. At least that's true in the Nash Ensemble's sweeping performance...The... —
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The Guardian Classical Albums of the Year, 2025
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This CD is the work of a highly talented, exceptionally well-integrated ensemble. Their excellent balance is highlighted by crystal-clear recording. This is quartet-playing of great musicality,... —
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Building a Library, November 2004, First Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2001, Winner - Chamber
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In advance, I wondered whether there was anything new to be said about these two incessantly recorded works. Happily the answer is 'yes'. Nor is it due to anything imposed - the novelty comes... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 18th May 2018
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BBC Music Magazine, September 2018, Chamber Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2018
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Special offer. Oue, Mo : Reveries
Anthony Ross, Adam Kuenzel, Marni J. Hougham, Minnesota Orchestra, Eiji Oue
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The Melos Quartet's reputation is second to none, and it's no surprise that this Penguin Rosette-winning recording is characterful and convincing. —
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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