Mendelssohn Octet - Janáček Quartet and the Smetana Quartet
The collaboration of these two esteemed Czech quartets brought a unique depth and cohesion to Mendelssohn's composition. Critics have praised the recordings for their interpretative insight and the seamless integration of the two ensembles.
Title: Mendelssohn Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20
Artist(s): Janáček Quartet and the Smetana Quartet
Cello – Antonín Kohout, Karel Krafka
Viola – Jiří Kratochvíl, Milan Škampa
Violin – Adolf Sýkora, Jiří Novák, Jiří Trávníček, Lubomír Kostecký
Recording Info: Recorded in June 1959 at the Mozartsaal of the Vienna Konzerthaus
Sourced from a 15ips 2-track Production master
Components used for Transfer: Analog: Transferred using a modified Studer 810 tape deck w/ Flux Heads feeding a Merrill Tape Preamp
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Power Conditioning: Shunyata Research Everest 8000 for all components
All components grounded to Shunyata ALTAIRA Hubs
1 Allegro Moderato, Ma Con Fuoco 15:08
2 Andante 8:17
3 Scherzo, Allegro Leggierissimo 4:41
4 Presto 6:01
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