String Quartets [complete on 8 CDs]

Chandos is proud to present the complete series of Beethoven String Quartets performed by the legendary Borodin String Quartet.

The quartets which contain some the greatest, most enigmatic music ever written, are in the capable hands of one of the world's finest ensembles.

The Borodin String Quartet was formed in 1945 in Moscow. Cellist Valentin Berlinsky was with the quartet since its earliest days and violinist Andrei Abramenkov joined in 1974. Igor Naidin learnt the art of quartet playing from several of the Borodins including the Quartet's violinist, Dmitri Shebalin, whom he eventually replaced. Leader Ruben Aharonian won prizes at several international competitions, including the Enescu, Montréal and Tchaikovsky. These artists provide a unique insight to these works.

The individual volumes were highly acclaimed by the critics and this praised series is now released as a complete box set, at a competitive price and in attractive packaging.