Schubert: String Quintet - Pražák Quartet, Coppey
Praga Digitals PRD/DSD 250 191
Stereo Hybrid
Classical - Chamber
Schubert: String Quintet in C D.956, String Quartet No. 7 in D D.94
Marc Coppey (cello)
Pražák Quartet
The original juxtaposition of two final scores: Quartet D 94 (1814), which closes the series of 9 youthful quartets written for the family ensemble, and the Quintet D 956 (1828), Schubert’s farewell to chamber music—and to life.
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Review by Mark Novak - February 27, 2006
This is a fine, civilized performance. Tempos are middle of the road and ensemble is really tight. I would have appreciated some more dynamic contrasts but if you have never heard this work you will come away with a deep appreciation for Schuber's artistry - nay, genius! It's a pity his life was cut short; imagine what he may have given had he lived even to Beethoven's age.
The recording itself is beautiful. Very matural string timbres in a slightly resonant acoustic. This was done in a recording studio so I'm unsure if the reverb is natural or added artficially. In any case, it comes off nicely. A winner.
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