Haydn: String Quartets

Karl Henning · November 21, 2021, 08:42:10 AM

I have the Buchbergers in the Op. 50, which I do enjoy.

Gurn Blanston · November 21, 2021, 11:43:59 AM

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 21, 2021, 08:42:10 AM
I have the Buchbergers in the Op. 50, which I do enjoy.

I felt like they rushed it too much, especially the Bb #1. However, they are my go-to for Op 1 & 2,

Franco_Manitobain · January 01, 2025, 08:21:45 AM

Are the Auryn Quartet complete Haydn recordings available as a set yet, or just via individual volumes?

Jo498 · January 01, 2025, 11:11:28 AM

Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on January 01, 2025, 08:21:45 AMAre the Auryn Quartet complete Haydn recordings available as a set yet, or just via individual volumes?

I have never seen a set although I know from a reliable source that there apparently were boxed sets sold either at their concerts or at the German music school (Detmold) where they are/were Quartet in residence. This was about 10 years ago when the set was fairly new (it appeared around the 2009 anniversary, I think.) But the general public is apparently supposed to buy the rather expensive Tacet volumes.

DavidW · January 04, 2025, 08:06:19 AM

Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on January 01, 2025, 08:21:45 AMAre the Auryn Quartet complete Haydn recordings available as a set yet, or just via individual volumes?

Nope. If you want modern recordings on modern instruments, you can find the Angeles Q set used for $100 on Amazon. And they are excellent performances. Sadly, both Auryn and Leipziger have remained expensive for CD and download purchases.

Jo498 · January 04, 2025, 08:21:20 AM

Tacet rarely does box sets, it seems. E.g the Koroliov Bach recordings are AFAIK also still single volumes (of 1 or 2 discs).

Florestan · January 04, 2025, 08:54:05 AM

Quote from: DavidW on January 04, 2025, 08:06:19 AMIf you want modern recordings on modern instruments, you can find the Angeles Q set used for $100 on Amazon. And they are excellent performances.

The Aeolian set isn't half bad either, despite its reputation.

The Kodaly set is very good as well.

Franco_Manitobain · January 04, 2025, 08:57:16 AM

Quote from: Florestan on January 04, 2025, 08:54:05 AMThe Kodaly set is very good as well.

I have and thoroughly enjoy the Kodaly set. I was looking for an additional complete set on modern instruments.

Florestan · January 04, 2025, 09:00:20 AM

Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on January 04, 2025, 08:57:16 AMI have and thoroughly enjoy the Kodaly set. I was looking for an additional complete set on modern instruments.

If you are into FLAC I can let you have the complete Auryn set. Just PM me if interested.

(The offer is of course available for anyone interested, not just Ray).

Spotted Horses · January 04, 2025, 09:42:59 AM

Quote from: Florestan on January 04, 2025, 09:00:20 AMIf you are into FLAC I can let you have the complete Auryn set. Just PM me if interested.

(The offer is of course available for anyone interested, not just Ray).

Inbox full...

Florestan · January 04, 2025, 09:46:34 AM

Quote from: Spotted Horses on January 04, 2025, 09:42:59 AMInbox full...

Not anymore.

Franco_Manitobain · January 05, 2025, 03:32:35 AM

Quote from: Florestan on January 04, 2025, 09:00:20 AMIf you are into FLAC I can let you have the complete Auryn set. Just PM me if interested.

Thank you for your kind, thoughtful and generous offer Andrei. I think I will pass for the time being. I have too many irons in the fire at the moment and too many internal listening projects.

Florestan · January 05, 2025, 05:59:53 AM

Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on January 05, 2025, 03:32:35 AMThank you for your kind, thoughtful and generous offer Andrei. I think I will pass for the time being. I have too many irons in the fire at the moment and too many internal listening projects.

No problem. If you ever change your mind, you know where to find me.