Jon Johanning wrote:

>For the op. 18 quartets, I have a set which no one else would likely
>recommend, or perhaps even have heard of, but I like it: the Suske Quartet
>on Berlin Classics 0090522BC.  These players are members of the Berlin
>Staatskapelle, and they do a very spirited job.  But if everyone else
>thinks that this is a ridiculous choice, I won't quarrel.
>
>How did I stumble on it? By my usual scientific method: when I wanted to
>acquire the op. 18, I strolled into the nearest store, which happened to
>be Borders, and this is what was on the shelf.  How irresponsible of me!

Jon, that's how most of us found the first version of music that becomes
important to us.  And, while I have never heard (or heard of) the version
you mention, that doesn't mean it's not a good one.  I have been buying and
collecting recordings since 1941, and there are still some old favorites --
perhaps sentimental favorites.  Enjoy your selections!

Bill S