Shostakovich: The String Quartets 6CD

Motzart
Motzart Posts: 1,075
edited June 2009 in Music & Movies
I finally got a chance to give this a good listen last night.
WOW very nice CD set indeed!!

Very rich and pleasing....just a pleasure to listen to.
If your into Classical you won't be disappointed!!

Award winning set http://www.prestoclassical.co.uk/r/Decca/4557762

Out of 15 Reviews at Amazon 10 were 5 star and 3 were 4
http://www.amazon.com/Shostakovich-The-String-Quartets/product-reviews/B0000042HV/ref=cm_cr_pr_link_1?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0

Someone has a chance at the last one of 2 that I got from this person.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=370127114992

$12.60 shipped NEW and Sealed. For a 6 disk set that's a deal!!
$47.98 from Amazon.

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Number of Discs: 6
Format: Box set
Label: Decca
UPC: 028945577623

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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited February 2009
    Thanks Motzart! I got the one on eBay. :)

    I like Classical so I am sure it's going to be a nice addition to what I already have.
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  • John30_30
    John30_30 Posts: 1,024
    edited February 2009
    Motzart wrote: »
    I finally got a chance to give this a good listen last night.
    WOW very nice CD set indeed!!

    Very rich and pleasing....just a pleasure to listen to.
    If your into Classical you won't be disappointed!!


    $12.60 shipped NEW and Sealed. For a 6 disk set that's a deal!!
    $47.98 from Amazon.

    41KCNCQZHTL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

    Pretty sure my dad has that boxset. I can't stand Shostakovich even on a good day. Everything he wrote sounds like Gulag to me. Like a bad Yakoff Smirnoff joke.
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  • Motzart
    Motzart Posts: 1,075
    edited February 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    Thanks Motzart! I got the one on eBay. :)

    I like Classical so I am sure it's going to be a nice addition to what I already have.

    SUPER! You will like it if you like Classical.....esp after a tough day and you wanna relax!
    BTW I have NO AFFILIATION with the seller just passing along the info on a great deal.
    When you get it let me know how ya like it.

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  • Motzart
    Motzart Posts: 1,075
    edited February 2009
    John30_30 wrote: »
    Pretty sure my dad has that boxset. I can't stand Shostakovich even on a good day. Everything he wrote sounds like Gulag to me. Like a bad Yakoff Smirnoff joke.

    Classical isn't for everyone thats a given.
    Not all Classical hasta be fast tempo to be enjoyable.
    But that's what some like.....I do too when the mood strikes me.
    I just like something to relax after a long day many times.

    Sometimes I feel a lil down and need a pick me up....then the up tempo works for me.
    Opera is one avenue of Classical I only like once in while......very long while!
    Wife likes Pavoratti......personally I can't stand Him.:rolleyes:

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited February 2009
    Motzart wrote: »
    I finally got a chance to give this a good listen last night.
    WOW very nice CD set indeed!!

    Very rich and pleasing....just a pleasure to listen to.
    If your into Classical you won't be disappointed!!

    For whatever reason, and it certainly is not maturity, I have almost completely stopped listening to rock and rap, and almost exclusively listen to classical. I would have never spent the money and time building up the 2 channel living room stereo if not for my new fondness of classical.

    This CD looks like a good addition, and might be iPod/Wadia worthy if it meets my minimum classical criteria; no singing. While I love the music I despise the singing. So, is this CD set just music, or is there singing on it?
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  • Motzart
    Motzart Posts: 1,075
    edited February 2009
    BlueFox wrote: »
    For whatever reason, and it certainly is not maturity, I have almost completely stopped listening to rock and rap, and almost exclusively listen to classical. I would have never spent the money and time building up the 2 channel living room stereo if not for my new fondness of classical.

    This CD looks like a good addition, and might be iPod/Wadia worthy if it meets my minimum classical criteria; no singing. While I love the music I despise the singing. So, is this CD set just music, or is there singing on it?

    Nope all strings and very relaxing.......if your not into vocals you will like it!

    I just picked up DVORAK THE SYMPHONIES 6CD set on same label.....let ya know how that is once I get it.
    Another award winner!! :D

    http://www.prestoclassical.co.uk/r/Decca/4300462

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited February 2009
    Motzart wrote: »
    Nope all strings and very relaxing.......if your not into vocals you will like it!

    I just picked up DVORAK THE SYMPHONIES 6CD set on same label.....let ya know how that is once I get it.

    Good news. Thanks.

    I have a number of individual CDs of Dvorak, and enjoy them all, so I suspect you will like the 6 CD set.
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  • John K.
    John K. Posts: 822
    edited February 2009
    Yeah, Jim; you'll likely really enjoy Kertesz's Dvorak readings. I don't own the complete set, but I've at least listened to all of them. Probably the ones that I enjoyed most were the 4th, 7th and 8th symphonies and Scherzo Capriccioso.
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  • Motzart
    Motzart Posts: 1,075
    edited February 2009
    John K. wrote: »
    Yeah, Jim; you'll likely really enjoy Kertesz's Dvorak readings. I don't own the complete set, but I've at least listened to all of them. Probably the ones that I enjoyed most were the 4th, 7th and 8th symphonies and Scherzo Capriccioso.

    Figured you'd chime in at some point! :D
    Thanks for the heads up Buddy....I'll report my listening once I get it in the ole CD player. ;)
    See what you got me back into? :rolleyes::)

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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited February 2009
    Motzart,

    I've got the String Quartets CD Set from the seller yesterday and I've been enjoying it. I listened to the 1st CD a couple of times and i really liked it. ;)

    I am now on my 2nd CD and still trying to get a good taste of it. :eek:

    1 Down, 2 current, 4 more to go.

    Thanks for sharing this one. :cool: :D:)

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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited February 2009
    Bought this a couple weeks ago on the bay (different seller), came home today from some travel and it was waiting for me. Just sat here going through the forum and listening to CD1 on my iSonic right now(no critical listening or anything) and I must say, I like it- sounds good.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited March 2009
    I finally ordered this from Amazon, and have been enjoying it for 2 days now. Thanks for the tip. This is a a keeper.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited March 2009
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I finally ordered this from Amazon, and have been enjoying it for 2 days now. Thanks for the tip. This is a a keeper.

    You bought it from Amazon? $43 ??
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited March 2009
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    You bought it from Amazon? $43 ??

    Possibly, it was part of a $500 order of SACDs, and a few CDs.
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  • John K.
    John K. Posts: 822
    edited March 2009
    Very good, Fox. Would like to have your impressions of some of the classical items. Although I have a fairly extensive collection, I'm always looking for more, preferably at bargain sale prices.
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  • Motzart
    Motzart Posts: 1,075
    edited March 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    Motzart,

    I've got the String Quartets CD Set from the seller yesterday and I've been enjoying it. I listened to the 1st CD a couple of times and I really liked it. ;)

    Thanks for sharing this one. :cool: :D:)

    Not a problem......it's nice to bring out the Classical side of us now and then.
    I think pretty much everyone likes Classical in some form or another.

    I have been a Classical listener for about 20yrs now....I'll be sure to bring to light any I find exceptional for you Guys to add to your hoard. (And have thus far):D

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited May 2009
    I loved the String Quartets so much I bought the 10 CD box set of all his symphonies. Boy, was that a mistake. They suck (critical term). Actually, if you like horns and singing they are probably great, but I prefer strings and no singing.

    Once I finish listening to all 10 I am going to give this away, assuming the next 7 CDs suck as bad as the first three.
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  • John K.
    John K. Posts: 822
    edited June 2009
    Fox, exactly which set did you buy? It's generally not a good idea to just buy a complete set of a composer's symphonies since individual discs can usually be selected which have better performances. As far as the symphonies themselves, they vary in quality, but many of them are great in my view as well as that of most classical listeners. I especially enjoy and have multiple performances of the 1st, 5th, 7th, and 10th. On the other hand, for example, I don't care for the 2nd, 3rd and 13th and don't own any of them.

    Since you enjoyed the string quartets I'll suggest two of my favorites that you should also enjoy: the beautiful Debussy and Ravel Quartets and three of the most popular quartets, by Borodin, Dvorak and Tchaikovsky (also available from Amazon, of course).
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited June 2009
    John K. wrote: »
    Fox, exactly which set did you buy? It's generally not a good idea to just buy a complete set of a composer's symphonies since individual discs can usually be selected which have better performances. As far as the symphonies themselves, they vary in quality, but many of them are great in my view as well as that of most classical listeners. I especially enjoy and have multiple performances of the 1st, 5th, 7th, and 10th. On the other hand, for example, I don't care for the 2nd, 3rd and 13th and don't own any of them.

    While I am sure they are great if that is what you like, my problem with the Symphonies is I am not a fan of horns (trumpets, etc.), and singing in classical music.

    The recordings themselves are fine so far. I will certainly look into your suggestions. Thanks.

    This is the box set.
    http://www.amazon.com/Shostakovich-Complete-Symphonies-Mariss-Jansons/dp/B000G6BJS0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1243870785&sr=1-3
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