Cuarteto Casals - Mozart - Early String Quartet... May 2026

The quartet used a matching set of classical-period bows for this recording, acquired through a Borletti-Buitoni Trust award. Critical Reception Reviews for this specific set were polarized:

The ensemble adopted a for these teenage works, marked by:

Notably fast Andantes and finales that often "tear away" at top speed. Cuarteto Casals - Mozart - Early String Quartet...

A clear, bright tone with minimal use of vibrato to avoid over-romanticizing the early classical style.

Often called the "Salzburg Symphonies," these are performed with a focus on lightness and agility. Mozart: Early QuartetsCuarteto Casals - Classics Today The quartet used a matching set of classical-period

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

Sudden fortes are often attacked with considerable force, contrasting with extremely delicate quiet passages. Often called the "Salzburg Symphonies," these are performed

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