Prokofiev string quartets

[stefanher]

I realised recently I hadn't listened to these since my days at university & found to my amazement that the only recording I have is an ancient one with the Vlach (?) on a budget Phillips. Can anyone recommend recent recording(s) that are worthwhilee? The Pavel Haas looks a must but there are at least 10 other performances by the likes of the Coull & the Russian quartet. No doubt somebody will tell me to buy them all...

[John F]

I'd recommend the DG recording by the Emerson String Quartet.

[rogch]

I really like the Aurora quartet on Naxos. On the same disc there is also a recording of the very underrated cello sonata so this disc really gives good value for money. I have not heard the Emersons, but i would be surprised if they were not good considering their generally high standard of playing, not least in pieces from the 20th century.

[karlhenning]

I'd recommend the DG recording by the Emerson String Quartet.

Ditto.

Roger is right that the Cello Sonata is a fine piece, as well . . . for that work, I favor a recording by Misha Maisky and Martha Argerich.

Cheers,
~Karl

[John F]

Roger is right that the Cello Sonata is a fine piece, as well . . . for that work, I favor a recording by Misha Maisky and Martha Argerich

If you can't get the classic version by Mstislav Rostropovich and Sviatoslav Richter.

[ContrapunctusIX]

For my money, the Pavel Haas quartet recording of the Prokofiev quartets on Supraphon is superior to the Emersons in every way. And I used to swear by the Emersons.

http://www.amazon.com/Prokofiev-String- ... 814&sr=8-2

[Chalkperson]

The Pavel Haas Quartet's recently released disc trumps all...

[arthound]

This can be hard to find but is well worth seeking out.