Dvorak / Takacs Quartet String Quartet Op. 105 / String Quintet Op. 97 CD

A new release from the Takcs Quartet is guaranteed to be a highlight of the musical year, and this one easily exceeds all expectations. The 'American' quintet dates from Dvork's sojourn in the New World, the quartet from his return to old-world Prague. Both are marvelous works, sounding here every bit the masterpieces they undoubtedly are.

1. Dvorak: String Quintet in E Flat, Op. 97 - 1. Allegro Non Tanto 2. Dvorak: String Quintet in E Flat, Op. 97 - 2. Allegro Vivo 3. Dvorak: String Quintet in E Flat, Op. 97 - 3. Larghetto 4. Dvorak: String Quintet in E Flat, Op. 97 - 4. Finale: Allegro Giusto 5. Dvorak: String Quartet in a Flat, Op. 105 - 1. Adagio Ma Non Troppo: Allegro Appassionato 6. Dvorak: String Quartet in a Flat, Op. 105 - 2. Molto Vivace 7. Dvorak: String Quartet in a Flat, Op. 105 - 3. Lento ; Molto Cantabile 8. Dvorak: String Quartet in a Flat, Op. 105 - 4. Finale: Allegro Non Tanto