The Chester String Quartet
An imaginative coupling of three American Quartets written in the 1930's,
all with completely different approaches to tonality and rhythm. The disc
contains the famous quartet by Samuel Barber, Walter Piston's String Quartet
No. 1 and the Quincy Porter String Quartet No. 3.
Order information: Koch International Classics
CD #7069 currently unavailable. This disc is currently out of print, if you have a copy hold on to it! If you want one, contact Mr. Gearhart via e mail, there might be a way of obtaining additional copies.
"The Chester Quartet makes the strongest possible
impression in all three works; they display tight ensemble, their playing
has both strength and warmth, and they project a deep involvement with all
this music."
Fanfare Magazine, May/June 1992, Vol. 15, No. 5
"The Chester Quartet play both
the Porter and the Piston No. 1 (1933) persuasively making their debut in
The Classical Catalogue."
Grammophone Magazine, November 1992
"The Chester String Quartet...makes a powerful impression with its vital polished execution..."
Los Angeles Times, January 19, 1992
"...the richness of the melodic lines is expertly balanced by the subtle colorations and rhythmic elasticity
of the inner parts...Fine performances, wonderful recording."
CD Review 1992, January 1992
