Don Satz asked:

>A few months ago, I acquired the Moeran string quartets on Naxos.  That
>was a fine recording of well-crafted works.  More recently, the Vanbrugh
>Quartet recorded them for ASV.
>
>Are any list members familiar with both recordings? Is the Vanbrugh good
>enough or distinct from the Naxos performances to warrant purchase? Thanks
>in advance.

I have the ASV recording, which has the benefit of including the Piano Trio
and the "Fantasy Quartet" for oboe, violin and viola.  The latter is a bit
"wheedly" for me - but then, I never was a fan of oboe solos.  However, I
do like the piano trio, and since I got the CD from BMG at a bargain, I am
not much tempted by the Naxos.

Mark
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