Pristine is of course known for their "interventionist" approach to re-mastering

I have to say that I'm not familiar with too many of Pristine's offerings, although I've listened to a fair number of samples on their site. Thanks for the write-up on their mono Julliard Bartok Quartets.

Of the current cycles, the one I own is the one by the Parkanyi Quartet on the Praga label (SACD format - I'm sure it must be available as a download somewhere too). In multi-channel, it's absolutely beautifully recorded, although I can imagine that the sheer beauty of the Parkanyi's (and Praga's) presentation may not be consistent with the edgy and, at times, expressionistic aesthetic of Bartok's music - at least for some listeners. A nice bonus with this set is its inclusion of the Quartet No. 3 by Leo Weiner, a very worthwhile work in is own right. (BTW, I'm far from an unqualified admirer or the Bartok quartets, despite their prominence in various official lists of "certified great music of the 20th century" - but that's probably another discussion!)

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Topic - 50s Bartok Quartet cycle with the Juilliard Remastered by Pristine: Fantastic - jdaniel@jps.net 14:55:01 09/11/16 (18)

Tatrai, Talich and Vegh - banpuku 05:55:55 09/13/16 (4)

RE: Tatrai, Talich and Vegh - Utley1 06:29:25 09/24/16 (0)

I know them well, but please do try the 1st Juilliard cycle. in a class by itself. nt - jdaniel@jps.net 07:53:30 09/13/16 (2)

RE: I know them well, but please do try the 1st Juilliard cycle. in a class by itself. nt - banpuku 08:11:11 09/13/16 (1)

RE: I know them well, but please do try the 1st Juilliard cycle. in a class by itself. nt - jdaniel@jps.net 08:24:59 09/13/16 (0)

I prefer the Hungarian or Tatrai - andy evans 02:52:56 09/12/16 (4)

RE: I prefer the Hungarian or Tatrai - rbolaw 06:45:32 09/13/16 (0)

Hey, Andy - you're undermining jdaniel's resolve! - Chris from Lafayette 10:49:59 09/12/16 (0)

Thanks, will give them another listen. I actually imprinted on the Hungaroton (sp) Takacs and DGG Hungarian. - jdaniel@jps.net 08:28:25 09/12/16 (1)

The Tatrai - not the Takacs! - andy evans 15:06:28 09/12/16 (0)

RE: 50s Bartok Quartet cycle with the Juilliard Remastered by Pristine: Fantastic - Amphissa 19:57:08 09/11/16 (0)

Have you heard the Vegh on Telefunken LP? - steve.ott@kctcs.edu 19:10:10 09/11/16 (3)

Yes, on Telefunken and Valois. Against all the odds and pedigree, too soft-edged. - jdaniel@jps.net 22:40:02 09/11/16 (0)

Not the Prazak - the Parkanyi - see my post below - Chris from Lafayette 19:18:57 09/11/16 (1)

RE: Whoops. Thanks Chris. [nt] - steve.ott@kctcs.edu 20:14:19 09/11/16 (0)

Thanks for that fine review - rbolaw 18:09:37 09/11/16 (1)

Glad you can hear what I'm hearing. What a gift Bartok left us. nt - jdaniel@jps.net 22:43:55 09/11/16 (0)

Pristine is of course known for their "interventionist" approach to re-mastering - Chris from Lafayette 15:40:28 09/11/16 (0)

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