‘Does it need saying that they’re awfully good?’ was The Strad’s rhetorical take on the Takács Quartet’s previous Haydn recordings for Hyperion. With more marvellous Haydn on offer here, it’s a verdict which listeners will certainly share.
‘Being steeped in this music, the Takács respond to it with their customary naturalness and confidence. They respond to each other, too, in a demonstration of deep listening that results in moments su ...
BBC Music Magazine
‘It’s the highest quality Haydn; more restrained performances than some contemporary quartets, but with a poise, nobility and elegance that’s hugely rewarding, and a richness of tone that does nothing ...
BBC Music Magazine‘It’s the highest quality Haydn; more restrained performances than some contemporary quartets, but with a poise, nobility and elegance that’s hugely rewarding, and a richness of tone that does nothing ...