Building a Library: Schumann: Piano Quartet in E flat, Op.47
Reviewer - Roderick Swanston
First Choice: Menahem Pressler (piano), Emerson Quartet
(recorded 1993; c/w Piano Quintet in E flat, Op.44)
DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 4458482 (CD)
CD Review BAL Catalogue Data bal.schumann:
bal.schumann.piano.quartet.op.47
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Building A Library Recommendation:
SCHUMANN Piano Quartet in E flat, Op.47
Reviewer: Roderick Swanston
First Choice:
Menahem Pressler (piano), Emerson Quartet
(recorded 1993; c/w Piano Quintet in E flat, Op.44)
DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 4458482 (CD)
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