The Quartetto Italiano is regarded as one of the finest string quartets of the twentieth century. They were formed officially in 1945. By the early 1950s, they had achieved a measure of international celebrity, and by the 1960s the ensemble had developed a world-class reputation. Here we have some rare BBC live performances from 1965 given in the Royal Festival Hall. They are recorded in excellent stereo and issued for the very first time.
9 III. Heiliger Dankgesang Eines Genesenden An Die Gottheit, in Der Lydischen Tonart: Molto Adagio - Neue Kraftfuhtend: Andante - Molto Adagio
10 IV. Alla Marcia, Assai Vivace - Piu Allegro -
11 V. Allegro Appassionato
The Quartetto Italiano is regarded as one of the finest string quartets of the twentieth century. They were formed officially in 1945. By the early 1950s, they had achieved a measure of international celebrity, and by the 1960s the ensemble had developed a world-class reputation. Here we have some rare BBC live performances from 1965 given in the Royal Festival Hall. They are recorded in excellent stereo and issued for the very first time.
