"movement-by-movement comparison makes it clear that... The Borodins win hands down... their internal balance at every point is irreproachable" (Gramophone)
1 String Quartet No.1 in a Major;Moderato - Allegro
2 Andante Con Moto
3 Scherzo: Prestissimo
4 Andante - Allegro Risoluto
5 String Quartet No.2 in D Major;Allegro Moderato
6 Scherzo: Allegro
7 Nocturne: Andante
8 Finale: Andante - Vivace
"movement-by-movement comparison makes it clear that... The Borodins win hands down... their internal balance at every point is irreproachable" (Gramophone)