Schubert Tchaikovsky, Prague String Quartet - Death And The Maiden Andante Cantabile

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Review by Elisa Pulliam

Album Review: Death And The Maiden Andante Cantabile by Schubert Tchaikovsky, Prague String Quartet Okay, let me just say this upfront—this album hit me like a wave of nostalgia I didn’t even know I needed. It’s classical music, yeah, but it feels so alive, so raw, that you almost forget these pieces are centuries old. The Prague String Quartet brings something special to the table here—a mix of precision and soul that makes Death And The Maiden Andante Cantabile feel less like an album and more like a conversation between friends who’ve known each other forever. Let’s talk tracks for a sec. First up is “String Quartet In D Minor, Op. Posth (D. 810) ‘Death And The Maiden.’” Man, where do I start? This piece has been haunting my brain since the first listen. There’s this moment in the second movement, “Andante Con Moto E Variazioni,” where the cello, played by Jan Šírc, just takes over. It’s not flashy or loud—it’s quiet, deliberate, like someone whispering secrets into your ear. You can hear every little nuance, thanks to Masao Hayashi’s engineering magic. Honestly, it made me stop what I was doing mid-bite during lunch one day because it felt too personal, too real. Like, how does a string quartet make you feel seen? Then there’s “IV - Presto.” If the previous track was all about introspection, this one punches you right in the gut with energy. Karel Přibyl on violin goes absolutely nuts here—he doesn’t just play; he attacks the strings like he’s got something to prove. And the rest of the ensemble matches him step for step. It’s chaotic in the best way possible, like running through a storm and laughing because you’re soaked to the bone but loving every second of it. By the time it ends, you’re left breathless, wondering how they pulled that off without breaking anything. What gets me most about this album isn’t just the technical brilliance—it’s how human it feels. These musicians aren’t just playing notes on a page; they’re telling stories, sharing emotions, making mistakes maybe, but owning them completely. That’s rare, especially in recordings from Japan under the Denon label, which sometimes lean toward perfection at the cost of personality. Not here though. Here, it’s messy, beautiful, unforgettable. Oh, and random thought—I couldn’t help noticing how Lubomír Malý’s viola work sneaks up on you. One minute you don’t notice it, and then BAM, it’s the glue holding everything together. Kinda like when you realize the bassline in your favorite song is actually carrying the whole vibe. Weird analogy, but hey, it works. So yeah, if you’re looking for background music while folding laundry, this ain’t it. But if you want something that grabs you by the heart and refuses to let go, give this album a spin. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself staring out the window thinking deep thoughts afterward.

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Artist: Schubert Tchaikovsky, Prague String Quartet
Album: Death And The Maiden Andante Cantabile
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

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III - Scherzo: Allegro Molto
II - Andante Con Moto E Variazioni
IV - Presto
I - Allegro
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. Posth (D. 810) "Death And The Maiden"
Andante Cantabile (Second Movement From String Quartet No. 1)

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Catalog Numbers

OX-7009-ND

Labels

Denon

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtBeethoven Hall, Musashino Academia Musicae
Made ByNippon Columbia Co., Ltd.
Manufactured ByNippon Columbia Co.

Credits

RoleCredit
CelloJan Šírc
EngineerMasao Hayashi
EnsemblePrague String Quartet
ViolaLubomír Malý
ViolinBřetislav Novotný, Karel Přibyl

Notes

  • Labels:
  • Black with blue and silver type
  • "Made by Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd."
  • "PCM"
  • "Made in Japan"
  • Sleeve:
  • Matte single sleeve
  • "PCM recording"
  • "Recording/Aufnahme/Enregistrement: Beethoven Hall, Musashino College of Music, Tokyo ∙ October/Oktober/Octobre 28 1973"
  • "Manufactured by Nippon Columbia Co ∙ Made in Japan"

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side 1, stamped): OX-7001-A Ⓑ 〄 Ⓐ 2-A-9
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side 2, stamped): OX-7001B-4 Ⓑ 〄 A 4
  • Matrix / Runout (Matrix on label, side 1): OX-7001-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Matrix on label, side 2): OX-7001-B
  • Other (Price): ¥ 2.500

About Schubert Tchaikovsky, Prague String Quartet

Born: 1797-01-31 (Himmelpfortgrund, Vienna, Austria). Died: 1828-11-19 (Vienna, Austria). Franz Peter Schubert was an Austrian composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras. Despite his short lifetime, Schubert left behind a vast oeuvre, including more than 600 secular vocal works (mainly lieder), seven complete symphonies, sacred music, operas, incidental music and a large body of piano and chamber music.

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: the album *Death And The Maiden Andante Cantabile* combines two Romantic-era masterpieces by Schubert and Tchaikovsky, performed by the Prague String Quartet. What makes it unique is that this recording was made in Japan under the Denon label. Fun fact—the cellist, Jan Šírc, and the rest of the quartet brought their Czech roots to the project, while Japanese audio engineer Masao Hayashi ensured pristine sound quality. It’s a beautiful mix of cultures and talent, all wrapped up in one classical gem.