Svoboda,tomas - String Quartets 1 No 1-4 - Music CD

The Martinu Quartet mastered the work of it's namesake composer, together with marvelous intonation and all the finesse required. Beethoven's Op. 18/6 showcased the Scherzo's spirit and the melancholy of the finale's introduction, with rare moments of expression throughout the work. Dvor+k's "American" quartet revealed a lavish celebration of invention, vitality, and fascination with homesick melody; a marvelous end to a concert full of Czech colors and flowers set in a gold frame."