Borodin String Qtt 2

Tostadosunidos I'm with you... another quartet nut. I find a lot of personality and musicality in quartets that I didn't know the composer had in him from his larger works. Often very delightful intimate glimpses with interesting inventiveness.

Christian I too would never have sought out Borodin but I'm very glad for the exposure and having really enjoyed this piece I will seek out more of his work. Looking him up reveals he is a rather famous member of THE FIVE (composers) also known as THE MIGHTY HANDFUL out of Russia; renowned for promoting a specific type of Russian art music. I find this opens musical avenues to explore. Yes.

Very interesting Tubegroover. I will definitely seek that recording as I am a huge Academy fan; would probably buy most anything they record. It will be interesting to hear the horn contribution. My first listen to the String Qt #2 made me immediately want to listen again; and check out more of Borodin's work. I like your description, beautiful,exotic and mysterious relating also to Rimsky-Korsakov as I also appreciate those aspects of him as well. I've often been amazed how he could infuse his work with such fascinating nuances. Certainly absorbs me totally. Cheers.

Thanks very much Daverz. Wow; only $10 including shipping! A gift. And thanks to you I've learned the Decca Eloquence label from Australia is very well regarded for re-issues. Yay.

Ptss: got a copy of the EMI recording you mention on silver disc headed my way. I'll give it a whirl and let you know what I think to continue this discourse.