String quartet in D (1890) (2008)

The excellent Kocian Quartet offers an interpretation of the Franck Quartet that is superb for its balance, radiance and commitment. The Czech musicians bring out the expressive intensity as much as the large cyclic form. They give a sound, nuanced vision of the Lalo Quartet, so inventive in its melodies, whether luminous or dramatic. (Le Monde de la Musique)