Haydn, Brahms & Zemlinsky: String Quartets

The LaSalle Quartet was active from 1946-88, however its influence goes far beyond that. Violinist Walter Levine is still a vital, much sought out authority for string players. From their founding, the Quartet was devoted to the late 19th and 20th c repertoire. The works of Schoenberg, Berg and Webern were a significant part, as were the quartets of Schoenberg's teacher, Alexander Zemlinsky. This CD of studio recordings from 1965, 1968 and 1977 draws Zemlinsky together with Haydn and Brahms – a bold program for an ensemble specializing in modern to include some “early music”.