--- product_id: 27064341 title: "Quartetto Italiano - Complete Philips & Decca Recordings" price: "€ 2509.47" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/27064341-quartetto-italiano-complete-philips-and-decca-recordings store_origin: FR region: France --- # Quartetto Italiano - Complete Philips & Decca Recordings **Price:** € 2509.47 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Quartetto Italiano - Complete Philips & Decca Recordings - **How much does it cost?** € 2509.47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/27064341-quartetto-italiano-complete-philips-and-decca-recordings) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Limited Edition. Founded 70 years ago by Paolo Borciani, Elisa Pegreffi, Lionello Forzanti and Franco Rossi, Quartetto Italiano is one of the finest string quartets of the 20th century. The group recorded almost exclusively for Philips Classics, leaving a legacy admired for its insight and technical brilliance. This 37-CD box set celebrates the artistic achievements of the Quartet by presenting their complete recordings on Decca, Philips and DG. Review: these recordings represent some of the best ever made of many of these works - Anyone who has been listening to recorded chamber music for any length of time will be familiar with many of the recordings in this set, so my words are intended for those relatively new to the world of chamber music recordings. Simply put, these recordings represent some of the best ever made of many of these works, and the box set represents one of the greatest values currently on the market. It contains six mono cd's recorded in the 1950's in acceptable sound from that era, and 31 cd's from the 1960's and 70's in analog stereo sound that stands up to many contemporary digital recordings. The performances themselves are in many cases as close to perfection as any quartet has ever recorded. The playing is smooth and beautiful, the instruments together yet distinct at the same time. My personal favorites are the complete series of Mozart quartets, the complete series by Beethoven, "The Lark" from Haydn's Opus 64, and the "Fifths," "Emperor," and "Sunrise" from his Opus 76."Their Schubert, Dvorak, Debussy, Ravel. and Borodin performances are also excellent, as is their Brahms. If you like string quartets, this is not to be missed. Recommended with enthusiasm. Review: Quartet Italiano - Complete: Beautiful, and a must for any serious music collection. - Lately, I've been buying numerous classical recordings from desertcart. As I get older, listening to classical music is part of my daily routine once again, like when I was a music major in college. I looked up several reviews before purchasing this collection. After reading so many positive reviews on desertcart, I decided on this Quartetto Italiano - Complete collection. It's hard to describe these historical recordings, other than they are among the most inspired performances I've heard. The performances are beautifully interpreted, technically flawless (in my opinion) and I love the selection of works. Another reviewer noted that you can hear each individual instrument very distinctly. I agree, and it is what makes the Quartetto Italiano such a pleasure to listen to. Together, the performances are balanced and the instruments blend together and complement each other beautifully. At the same time you can hear each individual instrument clearly and distinctly in every passage, as if each instrument was playing a solo. You will experience it when you listen. On contemporary recordings, there is more emphasis on technical virtuosity. When these four musicians play, their instruments blend as one sound and four unique sounds, and they play with amazing expression, emotion, and subtlety. These historic records span several decades beginning with the late 1940's. The Razumofsky String Quartets are are superb. This collection includes major works of these composers: Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Boccherini, Schumann, Haydn, Schubert, Brahms, Borodin, Dvorak, Ravel, Debussy, Webern. Hope I didn't miss any!...You will love this collection. I highly recommend it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B013L20N4G | | Best Sellers Rank | #431,272 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #16,110 in Chamber Music (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (57) | | Date First Available | August 13, 2015 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Label | Decca | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Decca | | Number of discs | 37 | | Product Dimensions | 5.63 x 5.51 x 4.06 inches; 2.45 Pounds | ## Images ![Quartetto Italiano - Complete Philips & Decca Recordings - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81buu0sdhvL.jpg) ![Quartetto Italiano - Complete Philips & Decca Recordings - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BrajKQSfL.jpg) ![Quartetto Italiano - Complete Philips & Decca Recordings - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91knPyh2RcL.jpg) ![Quartetto Italiano - Complete Philips & Decca Recordings - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ZAlh-696L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ these recordings represent some of the best ever made of many of these works *by J***H on February 28, 2016* Anyone who has been listening to recorded chamber music for any length of time will be familiar with many of the recordings in this set, so my words are intended for those relatively new to the world of chamber music recordings. Simply put, these recordings represent some of the best ever made of many of these works, and the box set represents one of the greatest values currently on the market. It contains six mono cd's recorded in the 1950's in acceptable sound from that era, and 31 cd's from the 1960's and 70's in analog stereo sound that stands up to many contemporary digital recordings. The performances themselves are in many cases as close to perfection as any quartet has ever recorded. The playing is smooth and beautiful, the instruments together yet distinct at the same time. My personal favorites are the complete series of Mozart quartets, the complete series by Beethoven, "The Lark" from Haydn's Opus 64, and the "Fifths," "Emperor," and "Sunrise" from his Opus 76."Their Schubert, Dvorak, Debussy, Ravel. and Borodin performances are also excellent, as is their Brahms. If you like string quartets, this is not to be missed. Recommended with enthusiasm. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quartet Italiano - Complete: Beautiful, and a must for any serious music collection. *by L***Y on September 27, 2016* Lately, I've been buying numerous classical recordings from Amazon. As I get older, listening to classical music is part of my daily routine once again, like when I was a music major in college. I looked up several reviews before purchasing this collection. After reading so many positive reviews on Amazon, I decided on this Quartetto Italiano - Complete collection. It's hard to describe these historical recordings, other than they are among the most inspired performances I've heard. The performances are beautifully interpreted, technically flawless (in my opinion) and I love the selection of works. Another reviewer noted that you can hear each individual instrument very distinctly. I agree, and it is what makes the Quartetto Italiano such a pleasure to listen to. Together, the performances are balanced and the instruments blend together and complement each other beautifully. At the same time you can hear each individual instrument clearly and distinctly in every passage, as if each instrument was playing a solo. You will experience it when you listen. On contemporary recordings, there is more emphasis on technical virtuosity. When these four musicians play, their instruments blend as one sound and four unique sounds, and they play with amazing expression, emotion, and subtlety. These historic records span several decades beginning with the late 1940's. The Razumofsky String Quartets are are superb. This collection includes major works of these composers: Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Boccherini, Schumann, Haydn, Schubert, Brahms, Borodin, Dvorak, Ravel, Debussy, Webern. Hope I didn't miss any!...You will love this collection. I highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of great music by one of the most celebrated quartets. *by 3***R on February 17, 2016* Look, I'm not gonna pretend I've even listened to 10% of this set, which arrived just today. That'd be 4 CDs! All I can say is that the QT is hailed hither and yon. Right now I've again put on the first disc, Rasumovsky #1, recorded mono in 1952. So what some of you want to know is "How's the sound?" I say "Remarkably detailed and present." In fact, this is making me rethink my attitude towards "classic classical," you know, those Gramophone and Penguin top recommendations that were recorded way back when. We're so spoiled with modern recording that it's not uncommon to hear phrases like, "The engineering is surprisingly fine, considering this was recorded almost 20 years ago." Uh, that was, like, 1996, full-on DDD, not people carving tracks into stelae or something. However, there's no DDD here; the most recent appears to be 1980. So I'll keep you posted, but if sound is what's making you think twice, think also about 37 CDs from one of the most celebrated quartets of all time, doing almost entirely repertoire you'll actually listen to, for as little as I paid, namely $65 delivered. Even the 1952 mono does sound very sweet. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/27064341-quartetto-italiano-complete-philips-and-decca-recordings](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/27064341-quartetto-italiano-complete-philips-and-decca-recordings) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*