FELIX MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847)
String Quintets


Gramophone [October 1990]:
"An exceptionally fine performance of the Mendelssohn string quintets by Jaime Laredo, Ani Kavafian, Heiichiro Ohyama, Kim Kashkashian and Sharon Robinson can be found on CD45883 (61 minutes: ADD). These are rhythmically alert and spirited readings, played with great charm and eloquence. They are an especially welcome addition to a catalogue that sports no rival version of No. 1 and only one of No. 2. The 1978 recording is one of the best in the batch, exceptionally well balanced with a fine feeling of depth and presence. Strongly recommended." --MICHAEL STEWART

String Quintet in A major op.18
1. I. Allegro con moto [10'11]
2. II. Intermezzo (Andante sostenuto) [8'45]
3. III. Scherzo (Allegro di molto) [4'18]
4. IV. Allegro vivace [6'00]
String Quintet in B-flat major op.87
5. I. Allegro vivace [10'19]
6. II. Andante scherzando [4'41]
7. III. Adagio e lento [10'12]
8. IV. Allegro molto vivace [5'50]
Total time: 60'37

Jaime Laredo • Ani Kavafian, violins
Heiichiro Ohyama • Kim Kashkashian, violas
Sharon Robinson, Cello

® 1978 CBS Records Inc.
© 1990 Sony Classical GmbH
Printed in Holland
MPK 45883