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I wrote, Re: Op. 56, "Voces intimae":
>I have to imagine that the QT that named themselves after this work
>gives it a great reading? Just an inference...suggestions appreciated.
To which replied Don Satz:
>Bob is referring to the Sibelius Academy String Quartet.
Ooh. Um, actually I was referring to the Voces Intimae String Quartet
(named after the work, not the composer). I reckon I should have been more
specific.
Don:
>I also have a fine recording of two Sibelius string quartets, including
>op. 56 on BIS performed by the Sophisticated Ladies; that name was too
>good to pass up.
I've often wondered about them. Too often groups with clever names are
just and only that. Glad to know this is not the case.
>From the reviews I've read, there is no consensus on op.56 and no
>"definitive" recording. Current string quartet players have an
>opportunity to reach that definitive level.
Cool. Glad to know this is still the case with some works. Would that I
were a string player! Perhaps I should arrange it for 4 euphoniums so I
could deal with it myself? Mmm...nah.
Bob K.
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