Poster Takács Quartet poses in front of a mountain range
The Takács Quartet's latest recording is part of the ensemble's 50th anniversary.
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Takacs Quartet and Marc-Andre Hamelin celebrate the ensemble's 50th anniversary

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Takács Quartet and Marc-André Hamelin, piano: Dvořák and Price Piano Quintets (Hyperion)

The Takács Quartet has been celebrating its 50th anniversary. Listen as first violinist Ed Dusinberre and second violinist Harumi Rhodes talk about the ensemble’s latest recording, which features long-time collaborator Marc-André Hamelin on piano quintets by Antonín Dvořák and Florence Price. Find out more on New Classical Tracks with host Julie Amacher.

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  • Takács Quartet and Marc-André Hamelin, piano: Dvořák and Price Piano Quintets (Hyperion)

  • Takács Quartet and Marc-André Hamelin, piano: Dvořák and Price Piano Quintets (Amazon)

  • Takács Quartet (official site)

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