Critics at Classics Today were much harsher, describing the approach as having "clunky phrasing" and "minimal vibrato" that made for a "real chore" to hear, particularly in the D minor quartet K. 173. Track Highlights Notable Features Quartet No. 1 in G, K. 80
Notably fast Andantes and finales that often "tear away" at top speed. Cuarteto Casals - Mozart - Early String Quartet...
Sudden fortes are often attacked with considerable force, contrasting with extremely delicate quiet passages. Critics at Classics Today were much harsher, describing
Reviewers from Gramophone praised the quartet's ability to adapt their style to the teenage Mozart, highlighting the "unusual musical insight" and lack of sentimentality. 1 in G, K
Mozart's very first quartet, featuring a prominent Rondeau finale.
The 3-CD set includes all 13 of Mozart's "early" quartets (K. 80, K. 155–160, and K. 168–173), along with the three "Salzburg" Divertimenti (K. 136–138). Runtime: Approximately 228 minutes. Performance Style
A clear, bright tone with minimal use of vibrato to avoid over-romanticizing the early classical style.