Quartetto Italiano

The Quartetto Italiano–The Origins of a Legend

David Hurwitz

The Bottom Line: Recorded from 1946-1959, these recordings showcase the […]

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Big Boxes: Decca’s Fascinating, Bountiful, and Unpredictable Mono Years

Jed Distler

Decca’s big box “Mono Years” retrospective focuses on orchestral and

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Reference Recording: Quartetto Italiano Still Tops In Beethoven

David Hurwitz

It’s an interesting question: given the huge number of Beethoven

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DebRav Italiano Philips C

David Hurwitz

These excellent performances remain among the finest available. The Quartetto Italiano differentiates the two works nicely: the Debussy passionate and warmly expressive, the Ravel crisply

A “Dutchman” to Treasure from Norway

Robert Levine July 6, 2025

Mahler Sixth from Gulag Currentzis

David Hurwitz July 6, 2025

CD from Chelm: Another Dull Jansons Mahler 2

David Hurwitz July 6, 2025

Quartetto Italiano

The Quartetto Italiano–The Origins of a Legend

Big Boxes: Decca’s Fascinating, Bountiful, and Unpredictable Mono Years

Reference Recording: Quartetto Italiano Still Tops In Beethoven

DebRav Italiano Philips C

A “Dutchman” to Treasure from Norway

Mahler Sixth from Gulag Currentzis

CD from Chelm: Another Dull Jansons Mahler 2

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