196 LP / Antonín Dvořák: Sextet in A major op. 48
Antonín Dvořák
Sextet in A major op. 48
Auryn Quartet feat.
Christian Altenburger
and Patrick Demenga
Inspiring Tube Sound
EAN/barcode: 4009850019619
Description
Die Aufnahme des Streichsextetts op. 48 von Antonín Dvořák entstand mittels 10 moderner Mikrofone aus der Röhrenmikrofonsammlung von TACET, darunter kein einziges historisches wie sonst üblich. Indes haben diese neuen Mikrofone eine Menge mit den „alten“ zu tun. Tatsächlich ähnelt der Klang des Microtech UM 92.1 S ein wenig dem meines Lieblingsmikrofons, des historischen Neumann M49 der Berliner Firma Neumann. Es überträgt einen warmen, seidigen und dennoch immer durchsichtigen Klang. An dem Genuss, den diese Aufnahme vermittelt, sind allerdings viel weniger die Mikrofone beteiligt als (mal wieder) vor allem die Musiker! Das Auryn Quartett, verstärkt durch Christian Altenburger (Viola) und Patrick Demenga (Violoncello), arbeitet alle Feinheiten der Partitur des Meisterwerkes genüßlich heraus und verwöhnt uns mit einem wahren Ohrenschmaus voller Harmonien und Melodien.
This recording is first being released on LP and CD, with the multi-channel version following later. Since the playing time of the Sextet just fits an LP, there was enough room for more works on the longer CD. The decision was made for the two Tercets by the same composer, with alternating positions in the violins. Dvořák composed both Trios later than the Sextet. This is one more example which shows that a reduction in the size of the ensemble need not by any means reduce the effect on the listener. Does two times three really equal six? Or even more?
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2 reviews for 196 LP / Antonín Dvořák: Sextet in A major op. 48
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Mannheimer Morgen –
Somnambulism
Playing chamber music by Antonín Dvořák is no easy feat. One must strike the right balance between earthiness and refinement, folkloric tone and transparency, flowing melody and contrapuntal elaboration. The Auryn Quartet, reinforced by Christian Altenburger (viola) and Patrick Demenga (cello), positions its interpretation of Dvořák's Sextet in A major, Op. 48, precisely between these poles, delighting with sensual tone and dreamlike ensemble playing. Even in the terzets, Op. 74/75a, Matthias Lingenfelder (Vl. 1), Jens Oppermann (Vl. 2), and Stewart Eaton (viola) bring Bohemia closer: melancholic, yet never kitschy. And when syncopated double stops in the scherzo of the C major terzet meet delicate pizzicato, the dance floor is not far away.
Georg Rudiger
Sächsische Zeitung Dresden –
How one listens to classical music is a matter of taste and convenient habits. While some stream their Strauss or download Ravel onto their computers, others still reach for CDs, and an increasing number of classical music fans are turning back to vinyl records – a counter-trend with purpose.
How one listens to classical music is a matter of taste and convenient habits. While some stream their Strauss or download Ravel onto their computers, others still reach for CDs, and an increasing number of classical music fans are turning back to vinyl records – a counter-trend with purpose. (…) The TACET label, led by sound engineer Andreas Spreer, follows this audiophile strategy and offers selected high-quality recordings on vinyl. The latest gem from Stuttgart on vinyl was Antonín Dvořák's Sextet in A major, Op. 48, recorded with the Auryn Quartet, expanded by one violist and one cellist each.
This LP is also a delight for the eyes and ears. Because everyone knows: The record covers are part of the sensual aesthetics. It's like with the hairstyles of men and women. It would be possible to do without them, but who wants that? Digital can only flawlessly depict a bald head: with the zero.
Jens-Uwe Sommerschuh