Credits:

Smetana Quartet.Josef Suk.Josef Chuchro,Smetana Quartet,Josef Suk,Josef Chuchro

Description:

DENON Classics is highly acclaimed in the classical music world around the world. Now, DENON Classics has finally released these masterpieces in UHQCD format at an affordable price! This is the fifth "America" recording by the Smetana Quartet, a world-class quartet from the Czech Republic. This is the fifth recording of "America" by the Smetana Quartet, a world-renowned quartet from the Czech Republic. The sextet is joined by the virtuosos Suk and Fufro, who bring out the full splendor of the music in a performance of great richness. First UHQCD release / UHQCD / Recorded: September 13, 15-17, 1987, January 22-24, 1988 / Location: Rudolfinum, Prague

Tracklisting:

1 QUARTET IN F MAJOR. OP.96. B.179 'AMERICAN' FOR 2 VIOLINS. VIOLA AND VIOLONCELLO 1-ALLEGRO. MA NON / Smetana Quartet
2 QUARTET IN F MAJOR. OP.96. B.179 'AMERICAN' FOR 2 VIOLINS. VIOLA AND VIOLONCELLO 2-LENTO / Smetana Quartet
3 QUARTET IN F MAJOR. OP.96. B.179 'AMERICAN' FOR 2 VIOLINS. VIOLA AND VIOLONCELLO 3-MOLTO VIVACE / Smetana Quartet
4 QUARTET IN F MAJOR. OP.96. B.179 'AMERICAN' FOR 2 VIOLINS. VIOLA AND VIOLONCELLO 4-FINALE;VIVACE. MA / Smetana Quartet
5 SEXTET IN A MAJOR. OP.48. B.80 FOR 2 VIOLINS. 2 VIOLAS AND 2 VIOLONCELLOS 1-ALLEGRO MODERATO / Smetana Quartet
6 SEXTET IN A MAJOR. OP.48. B.80 FOR 2 VIOLINS. 2 VIOLAS AND 2 VIOLONCELLOS 2-DUMKA(ELEGIE);POCO / Smetana Quartet
7 SEXTET IN A MAJOR. OP.48. B.80 FOR 2 VIOLINS. 2 VIOLAS AND 2 VIOLONCELLOS 3-FURIANT;PRESTO / Smetana Quartet
8 SEXTET IN A MAJOR. OP.48. B.80 FOR 2 VIOLINS. 2 VIOLAS AND 2 VIOLONCELLOS 4-FINALE.THEMA MIT / Smetana Quartet