Franck: Piano Quintet; Debussy: String Quartet

Franck’s Piano Quintet and Debussy’s String Quartet make an apt and unusual coupling, each work its composer’s only, unsurpassable, contribution to the genre. Both receive authoritative performances from Marc-André Hamelin and the Takács Quartet.

CDA68061  62 minutes 24 seconds
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‘When the seasoned artistry of the Takács Quartet blends with the thoughtful brilliance of Marc-André Hamelin, a rare alchemy occurs … every measure of this performance affords pleasure … ve ...
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